Suffolk church members go on an international mission of mercy

Members of Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church in Suffolk recently went on a mission of mercy to Kpalime, Togo in West Africa. Team members included Dr. Laura Leverone, Pediatrician in Suffolk; Dr. John Burton, Dentist in Suffolk; and Dr. Scott Yagel, Gastroenterologist with Gastroenterology Associates working in Chesapeake and Norfolk. This was Scott Yagel's 5th trip leading medical clinics in West Africa, partnering with local African church leaders. Also joining the team were Dr. Tiv Johnson, and nurses Susie Writtenbury, Angella Smith, and Mary Edens. Nutritionist Lynne Yagel, Scott's wife, taught about prevention of worms, malaria, AIDs, and diarrhea. Lynn Writtenbury helped run a reading-glasses clinic, college student Elizabeth Edens was instrumental in helping dispense the medicines; and high school student Emily Leverone helped with pediatrics and the pharmacy. The team saw over 1000 patients during the one week clinic.