Medical Care
"Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security."
- Jeremiah 33:6
- Jeremiah 33:6
About the ClinicIn the rural community of Kawete, access to consistent medical care has long been limited. What began as a simple question—“How can we help meet the health needs of this new school?”—grew into a lasting commitment to serve.
In 2010, the first large mission team traveled to support Christ Community Lutheran School–Uganda (CCLS-U). The trip was organized by Rudy Schaser and Dorothy Schaser of With God's Little Ones, along with Rob Cooksey, former Director of Christ Community Lutheran School–St. Louis. Before the trip, Dr. Killian, a parent at the CCLS-St. Louis school, felt called to ask whether medical care was needed for the students in Kawete. The answer was clear: it was essential. Dr. Killian volunteered to join that first mission team—and has returned faithfully ever since, building a foundation of care that continues today. From Classroom to Clinic Medical services initially took place in a borrowed classroom. As the need grew, so did the vision. Today, care is delivered in a dedicated three-room medical clinic located directly on the school compound, making help accessible and immediate for students and families. Since January 2014, Nurse Nabirye Stella has provided consistent, on-site care six days a week. Her daily presence allows illnesses and injuries to be treated quickly, improves follow-up care, and has significantly strengthened the overall health of the school community. Comprehensive Care Volunteer medical teams visit twice each year to expand services and address more complex needs. Together, local staff and visiting teams provide treatment and support for:
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Dr. Kent KillianDr. Killian began the medical mission to the children and families Kawete, Uganda in 2010. Since that visit he and other medical providers have seen over 1600 patients during visits to Christ Community Lutheran School-Uganda! Following the employment of Stella Nabirye as a full time school nurse the health of the children of the school has greatly improved since his first visit in 2010. Dr. Killian now leads 2 Medical Teams per year to serve the community of Kawete. His work is supported by both monetary and medical supply donations. Medical volunteers are encouraged to contact him through this website. Dr. Killian practices Pediatric Medicine in St. Louis. More information about Dr. Killian is available at his office website
www.westcountypediatrics.net Medical Supply Wish ListWe are currently unable to take medications through customs in Uganda. Please consider a monetary donation to offset the cost of purchasing needed medical supplies in Uganda.
Monetary Donations for Medical NeedsSend checks to CCI
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Lucy’s Story
We met Lucy during the April 2024 visit to CCLS-Uganda when her mother, Sharon, brought her to see Dr. Killian at the CCLS-Uganda Medical Clinic. Sharon knew Lucy had a heart condition but wanted to learn what we could do to support her. After a year of supporting them in Uganda and working to get them a VISA, Lucy and her Mother Sharon arrived in St. Louis to receive the heart surgery she needed on the 5th of September 2025.
After a weekend of adjusting, Lucy needed to have a Cardiac Catheterization to determine if she would need extra support for the blood pressure in her lungs after surgery. When attempting to place a tube in her lungs, it was discovered that her trachea was very small. It also looked like the cartilage of the trachea had no room to grow as it formed complete rings around the trachea. An ENT (Otolaryngologist) Specialist was called to check and confirm the problem. This was not a problem she could outgrow and would not be survivable. It was determined Lucy needed an additional second surgery.
We had hoped for heart surgery to be completed and for Lucy to recover and return to Uganda with CCI during the October 7th through 19th visit to Kawete, but this plan changed and Lucy's surgery and recovery were more challenging with a complete tracheal reconstruction and repair of her Congenital Heart Disease. We give thanks to God and all the doctors and team of care provider's at Cardinal Glennon Hospital for Lucy's successful surgery, recovery, and return to Uganda later in 2025.
We met Lucy during the April 2024 visit to CCLS-Uganda when her mother, Sharon, brought her to see Dr. Killian at the CCLS-Uganda Medical Clinic. Sharon knew Lucy had a heart condition but wanted to learn what we could do to support her. After a year of supporting them in Uganda and working to get them a VISA, Lucy and her Mother Sharon arrived in St. Louis to receive the heart surgery she needed on the 5th of September 2025.
After a weekend of adjusting, Lucy needed to have a Cardiac Catheterization to determine if she would need extra support for the blood pressure in her lungs after surgery. When attempting to place a tube in her lungs, it was discovered that her trachea was very small. It also looked like the cartilage of the trachea had no room to grow as it formed complete rings around the trachea. An ENT (Otolaryngologist) Specialist was called to check and confirm the problem. This was not a problem she could outgrow and would not be survivable. It was determined Lucy needed an additional second surgery.
We had hoped for heart surgery to be completed and for Lucy to recover and return to Uganda with CCI during the October 7th through 19th visit to Kawete, but this plan changed and Lucy's surgery and recovery were more challenging with a complete tracheal reconstruction and repair of her Congenital Heart Disease. We give thanks to God and all the doctors and team of care provider's at Cardinal Glennon Hospital for Lucy's successful surgery, recovery, and return to Uganda later in 2025.
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