In OR2 on Monday afternoon, CRNA Dan Ernst and Dr. Syboney Zapata prepare for surgery on 10-month-old Elva Barrera. After Dr. Zapata placed tubes in Elva’s ears, which would drain fluid and improve hearing, Dr. Wilder and his team performed a unilateral cleft lip repair.
Creating Smiles, Improving Lives
Before…
1 in 700 children are born with a cleft lip or palate
$250 covers the cost of one life-changing surgery
150 volunteers annually will change a child’s life forever
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Medical Mission Trips
Austin Smiles goes on 2-3 medical mission trips annually
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Our Local Services
Our local program support for children born with Cleft Lip and Palate in Texas
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