On Tuesday, February 1, Proyecto Horizonte´s health center inaugurated their new medical laboratory with a small ceremony attended by Proyecto Horizonte staff, volunteers, and friends. The hall of the health center was filled with supporters as Padre Jacques, a Catholic priest from a local parish, performed a brief religious ceremony to celebrate and give thanks for the important new resource available to the community.
Following his service, the health center’s director Doctor Alvaro Mendoza was joined by other health center staff and Proyecto Horizonte team members in sharing their thoughts through brief speeches. An overwhelming sense of gratitude, hope, and excitement was expressed by all in attendance. Events such as this give the ground staff in Mineros San Juan an opportunity to reaffirm their ongoing mission of improving the quality of life for the community they serve.
To conclude the ceremony, Dr. Alvaro and co-founder Osvaldo Castro unveiled a plaque commemorating the inauguration of the lab. The plaque, which hangs in full view of the waiting area at the health center, reads as follows:
Health Center – Mineros San Juan
Built in 2005-2006, Clinical Laboratory Implemented: 2010-2011, Expansion and Equipment of Efforts in Different Areas: 2010-2011
Under the Direction of Doctor Alvaro Mendoza Claros
Administered by Professor Osvaldo Castro Andre
and Financed by Proyecto Horizonte
Thank you to all who helped to complete this goal
Cochabamba, February 2011
As of the conclusion of the ceremony the laboratory was officially opened and guests were invited to view the new lab. A longtime goal of the health center, the laboratory will enable the health professionals to perform tests directly in the health center and allow the patients to avoid travelling elsewhere to obtain vital diagnostic information. This will facilitate much faster and more convenient treatment of patients and equip the health staff to offer a higher level of care. Proyecto Horizonte is proud to offer this valuable resource to Mineros San Juan and surrounding communities in 2011.
