It was a scorching day in the rugged Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico as Dr. Jonathan Shader, Ophthalmologist with Milauskas Eye Institute, embarked on a journey that would leave a lasting impact. Driving through the breathtaking canyon to Hospital Misión Tarahumara in Samachique, the anticipation grew as he approached the bustling clinic. The Tarahumara, an indigenous community with their own unique language and culture, had gathered outside the remote medical facility founded by orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mike Berkeley, and his wife, Macy. Some patients had traveled hundreds of miles, even arriving by the hospital transport plane, to seek essential eye care.
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