January 17, 2023
Heang is a 73-year-old retired rice farmer in Prey Veng province from Cambodia. She has three sons and five daughters. Her husband passed away many years ago, and she lives with her youngest daughter who is a farmer. In her free time, she helps her daughter to do housework and cooking.
In December 2022, Heang injured her left hand while cutting wood. She has pain, swelling, and worrying discharge from the wound. She can no longer use her hand for daily activities such as washing clothes or cooking.
When Heang learned about our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled two hours to seek treatment. On January 17th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure that will allow her infected hand to heal. Her family is able to contribute $100 to the surgery, and she needs only $324 to fully fund the procedure.
Heang shared, “After surgery, I hope my hand will heal, I will not have pain, and can work with my daughter at the rice farm.”
Heang is a 73-year-old retired rice farmer in Prey Veng province from Cambodia. She has three sons and five daughters. Her husband passed aw...
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July 7, 2023
Heang underwent surgery on her injured hand.
Heang had successful surgery to debride damaged tissue and repair her hand. She spent several nights at the hospital and was given antibiotics to eliminate the current infection. When doctors were confident Heang’s hand was improving, she returned home to fully recover. She will start rehabilitative exercises to improve the flexion of her hand when the incision is healed and should be able to use her hand normally in a month. This will improve her life because she can help her daughter at home.
Heang said: “I am very happy because I am relieved my hand can move and no longer hurts like before. I want to thank the doctors and the staff who help Cambodians like me get this good care.”
Heang had successful surgery to debride damaged tissue and repair her hand. She spent several nights at the hospital and was given antibioti...
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