1. Wash your hands when they are dirty and BEFORE eating 2. DO NOT cough into your hands 3. DO NOT sneeze into your hands 4. Above all, DO NOT put your
fingers into your eyes, nose
or mouth
The 4 Principles fo Hand Awareness have been
endorsed by the AMA and AAFP
The CDC and Prevention say handwashing is the
single most effective way to prevent the
transmission of disease.
Dr.Will and Henry the Hand Champion Handwasher went on a medical mission to Guatemala in January 2007. It was coordinated by the Nazerene missionaries at two different sites: La Tinta and El Estor. What a life changing experience for all!
Henry the Hand wants to lend a Hand to help “Save the world, one hand wash at a time!”.
Here are a few pictures from the mission.
Nurse Jane and Nurse Connie soaping up with the Champion Handwasher after a morning in the clinic
Dr.Will and a couple of patients helping to “Spread the Word Not the Germs!”
Dr Rene Rivas, medical director of Compassionate Ministries, and Dr Will Soap up with the Champion Handwasher to prepare for clinic in La Tinta.
