We are here working with Partners in Health. We are stationed presently at the General Hospital in Haiti. Last night we arrived and immediately were thrown into the action as the night surgical team. Night surgery just started today.
We are operating. Several buildings of the hospital have been damaged by the earthquake and we are [...]
Tag Archives: Dr. Ringler
1/22: Progress report from OAM team in Haiti
January 22, 2010 – 3:24 pm
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 [...]
Leaving for Haiti
January 21, 2010 – 5:54 pm
OAM Colleagues:
As our team departs to meet Greg Golladay in Haiti I would like to make just a couple of comments.
First, thanks to all who have involved themselves in any way. Many have made supportive phone calls or e-mails. Many have called administrators, hospital leaders, industry leaders and supply companies, and others have offered personal [...]
Press Release: Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Volunteers Surgical Support in Haiti
January 21, 2010 – 11:00 am
Local orthopedic practice joins other West Michigan organizations in helping survivors of the earthquake.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – January 21, 2010 – Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan (OAM) is coordinating a medical mission to provide desperately needed surgical assistance, medicines and supplies.
Two OAM trauma surgeons, James R. Ringler, MD and David J. Bielema, MD, flew from [...]
