The begining
The clinic was founded to serve people of Aquismón as an instrument of God's Mercy. Over the years, countless lives have been touched Physically and Spiritually demostrating that ever act of care is ultimately an act of worship to Him.
1975
After John Ladd completed medical school, Shirley, Melanie, Tim and he moved to a rural area of México known as El Rinconcito to Inititate the ministry of Good Samaritan.
1979
The First building was construted completely by som 110 volunteer laborers from 5 different states during 1979 to 1981
1980
At First the local indigenous/Indian people were very hesitant to come, not knowing if they were going to be taken advantage of. (the word indian is never used as it is very degrading).
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Once the folks realized the purpose of our being there was to help both physically and spiritually, there were many patients.
1983
Several years later a second building was added giving space for a second doctor, a nutritionist´s office, a large kitchen and dining area to care for visiting work teams, and two bedrooms.
Today
Today, there are three buildings giving ample space for reception, nurses station, physicians offices, pharmacy and other work areas.
