The philosophy of LIGA has now come to embrace the whole spectrum of human influence with emphasis on the medical, dental, optical, nutritional, and health educational needs of the very poor. LIG A now operates four medical clinics located in El Fuerte, Ocoroni, San Blas and El Carrizo in the state of Sinaloa. There, hundreds of needy people are given medical, dental, and eye care that they would not get otherwise. Many people are treated, both children and adults. For example, plastic surgeons repair cleft lips, cleft palates, remove tumors and skin cancers, and repair burn scars.
General surgeons perform hernia operations.
Podiatrists straighten club feet so children can walk. Long neglected teeth are filled when possible, but sadly, most must be extracted. Ophthalmologists remove scores of cataracts. Glasses are fitted. Sight is restored to the blind and much misery is alleviated.