Ki jan ou rele? (What is your name?)
Our last night in Croix de Bouquets.
Today we fixed our first acute fracture, a 13-year-old who fractured his femur playing soccer. First case we were able to use our brand new large fragment set of screws (which was complete!!) that had been hand delivered by Tony, a friend [...]
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Team 6B’s last night in Haiti
March 2, 2010 – 10:02 pm
The transition of teams – Dr. Schwab
February 22, 2010 – 11:40 am
Team 5 left today and 6 is on its way. As with all of the teams they did a great job and I was so impressed with all of them. It is a great experience to work with such dedicated and talented people. Our group (5a) is providing the transition and that will be very [...]
Orthopaedic needs continue – Dr. Bohay
February 20, 2010 – 2:09 am
One of the common statements from all the teams has been the fact that the days seem very long, but the week is done in a blink. Our last day started like all others; breakfast and watching the sunrise over the fields while drinking hot coffee from a pan on the stove. Rounds went smoothly, [...]
Returning to Grand Rapids, Reflections on Haiti – 1/29
January 30, 2010 – 11:00 am
Dr. Ringler, Matt Weigle and I were just talking and we can hardly believe that we have been here nine days. It has been a fast paced, fast moving time of constant change.
But not everything changes: The patients haven’t changed, their needs continue. The source of care we are giving is a bit more varied. [...]
PIH’s account of blood donation
January 24, 2010 – 1:52 pm
Read PIH’s account of Dr. Bielma’s impromptu blood donation to a baby girl in need.
Donating more than just time
January 22, 2010 – 3:06 pm
Just received a phone call from Dr. Bielema.
He said that everyone is doing good considering the situation. Of course, the accommodations are not that great, but manageable. Doesn’t sound like they’ll be sleeping much given the potential case loads.
They have not connected yet with Dr. Golladay, but have sent him a message so they hope [...]
Watch WZZM 13 tonight!
January 22, 2010 – 2:37 pm
Tonight on the WZZM 13 5:30 newscast, OAM will be featured in a story about the response to the Haiti tragedy. Make sure to tune in and comment on their message boards.
We’ve arrived
January 21, 2010 – 11:10 pm
Hello from Haiti. Here’s a quick update for the day:
Easy flight down from Grand Rapids followed by a bit of chaos at the airport—imagine the newbies arriving to airport in old war movies.
We set up “camp” at a school playground and then were driven to the central University Hospital (read an excerpt about University Hospital [...]
