In 1990 the Congregation of First United Methodist Church of Rock Port Missouri decided on a mission trip to Falmouth Jamaica.  On that first trip was Dr. Carpenter, the very first U.S. physician to volunteer in Falmouth.  At that time there was no clinic building, instead they saw patients in a makeshift room adjacent to the local church.  Dr. Carpenter and his team were overwhelmed by the amount of need at that time.  Dr. Carpenter promised to return.  

Dr. Carpenter kept his word.  Bringing medications and supplies every three months.  Event before buzz words like "sustainability" and "longitudinal care"  were en vogue, he knew it wasn't enough to come once a year and drop off some ibuprofen and vitamins.  Through his determination, grit and the perseverance of countless volunteers the clinic expanded.  During the 1990s, medical schools, church groups and other volunteers groups from Alabama to UCLA came to Falmouth.  A Group from Alabama built the current clinic in 1992, and it remains in use today.  Medical schools from Missouri, Nebraska, and California introduced the next wave of practitioners to Falmouth. 

In 2002, Steve Mills, a biology professor in Missouri went on the first trip at the urging of his wife Linda Mills.  It was a match made in heaven.  Since then Steve has supported >15 years of trips with several trips a year.  He is a tireless promoter, fundraiser and recruiter.  Sadly Linda passed away in 2017, and her legacy lives on in the clinic.  Without Dr. Mills the dream of this clinic would never have been realized.