| 51st Mission Volunteers |
| Chantal & Serge Rene |
| Zishan, Nicole, Arshi, Anika Michael & Carl Vincent |
| Amelia, Roger & Ritha Belizaire |
| John Travis Reed & Philippe Vidrine |
| Suzan & Nicole LeRouge |
| 51st Mission Families |
| Sandra, Charles & Regine Rene |
We all arrived in Port au Prince just after noon on Feb 25th and loaded
up for the charter flight to Jacmel. Then we drove the 13 kilometers into
the mountains to Ridore, LaVallee de Jacmel and Hospital St. Joseph
up for the charter flight to Jacmel. Then we drove the 13 kilometers into
the mountains to Ridore, LaVallee de Jacmel and Hospital St. Joseph
The first order of business, as usual, is to organize
central supply and the various clinic areas
central supply and the various clinic areas
| Atlanta resident & volunteer Jacques Lamothe, a Valleen, and his mother from Au Tuff |
Word of our arrival was announced on radio and at the churches and people
came in large numbers every day to receive much needed health care.
came in large numbers every day to receive much needed health care.
| The photos of the 51st mission are from volunteer photographer Jeane La Rance |
With so many people relying on us, the real work began:
300+ eye exams & 200 eyeglasses dispensed
175 dental patients
6 Cataract repairs and several minor eye surgeries
17 general surgeries, including the first elective general anesthesia
case, a partial thyroidectomy
Numerous Internal Medicine, Pediatric, OB & Gyn patients, PAP
smears, conizations, biopsies
50+ ultrasound exams
EKG, hypertension & diabetic screenings, phlebotomy, and education
for the resident staff
300+ eye exams & 200 eyeglasses dispensed
175 dental patients
6 Cataract repairs and several minor eye surgeries
17 general surgeries, including the first elective general anesthesia
case, a partial thyroidectomy
Numerous Internal Medicine, Pediatric, OB & Gyn patients, PAP
smears, conizations, biopsies
50+ ultrasound exams
EKG, hypertension & diabetic screenings, phlebotomy, and education
for the resident staff
| The Eye Clinic Carol Aune, Optometrist, Gary St. Armand, Suzan LeRouge |
| Eye Surgery Dr. Anika Michael & Dr. Reynold Monsanto |
| Dentistry Dr. Zishan Michael & Dr. Philippe Vidrine |
| Surgery Dr. Roger Belizaire, Dr. Ritha Belizaire, Dr Marie May Louis-Fils, Dr. Charles Rene Anesthesia Dr. Arshi Michael, Dr. Ricardo Michel, CRNA Danise Pierre Surgical Nurses Surgical Mardoscheca Jean Pierre, Circulator Sandra Rene |
| Pediatrics Dr. Nicole Vincent Michael |
| Internal Medicine & Cardiology Dr. Andre Amy |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. Charles Rene Mary Alice De Coursey, CNM |
| Nursing Staff Nevela Allen, Amelia Belizaire, Mary Fauberte Fontaine Nicole LeRouge, Jeanette Jean Pierre |
| Technical Staff Mike Beauford, Ultrasound John Travis Reed, EKG, Phlebotomy George Laurent, Rob Sharp, Jacques Lamothe, Engineers |
| Our work is demanding, but familiar to us. For our patients it is a strange and often frightening ordeal, and they trust us with their health and their lives. Seeing the results of our work and the joy it brings to those we help makes the long hours and hard work worthwhile, and beckons us all to return again and again. |
< First elective general anesthesia patient (thyroid) Uri and his father visit again > (perforated bowel from typhoid) |
| Much of our work in LaVallee entails more than health care. This trip we had the honor and pleasure to be ambassadors for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and deliver clean water in reusable 5 gallon bottles for 175 families. The story of this gift may be seen here. |
| You may recall this from our 50th mission report: "When we were leaving Haiti on November 28 it was, as some of you may remember, with our hearts on crutches, as there was no staff replacement after us and more and more cholera patients were coming our way." By the Grace of God and the generous support from our many friends around the world and in New Orleans, we are thrilled to report that St. Joseph Hospital and the people of LaVallee de Jacmel will be left in the capable hands of a full time staff physician and registered nurse: Dr. Walkens Desir and Emerson Pierre, RN. Dr. Desir comes from Cange in the Plateau Central, and Nurse Pierre is a graduate of FSIL, in Leogane with whom we have had a long and successful association. The Cholera epidemic continues to be a problem, and some patients come to us having contracted the disease locally. But we are now prepared with an isolated treatment area housed on our newly acquired property and a staff ready to care for them. |
| Having completed our work for this 51st Mission, we prepare to leave Haiti and return to our homes. Before leaving, we will take time for fellowship and reflection on what we have accomplished and what it means to each of us. There are no strangers at our banquet table; we are all joined by the spirit of sharing and filled with expectation of the next mission. |
| We never really say goodbye - just "A la prochaine" - "Until next time" and "Si Dieu veut" - "If God wishes" |
| To participate in an AHDH mission, please contact AHDH |
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| Dr. Walkens Desir |
New Hospital Property --- New Clinics & Field Hospital Area for Rapid Crisis Response
Jacques George Rob
Words cannot express our gratitude for your outstanding support !!
And such support is indispensable to take our mission to the next challenges ahead, namely:
1) The completion of the laboratory on the second floor, with adequate equipment
2) An x-ray system with digital reading capability and mammography
3) The outpatient clinic system
And such support is indispensable to take our mission to the next challenges ahead, namely:
1) The completion of the laboratory on the second floor, with adequate equipment
2) An x-ray system with digital reading capability and mammography
3) The outpatient clinic system
AHDH 51st MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL MISSION
February 25th through March 13th 2011
The AHDH family as of February 25th numbers 238
volunteers. The 51st Mission demonstrates just how
real our family is. Of the 27 volunteers this mission,
15 comprise family teams.
February 25th through March 13th 2011
The AHDH family as of February 25th numbers 238
volunteers. The 51st Mission demonstrates just how
real our family is. Of the 27 volunteers this mission,
15 comprise family teams.
March 18, 2011
Dear Members, Volunteers and Friends of AHDH,
Your AHDH, through the loving actions of its blessed 30 plus volunteers, just completed
its 51st medical and educational mission to Haiti, from Feb. 25 thru March 13, 2011.
With most legitimate pride we can say: Mission accomplished, and beyond !
Some significant Grandes Premieres..
-First thyroidectomy in that whole province;
-First general anesthesia in that county;
-First time internet service to the high school with a few laptops
(more needed, please send us your retiring laptops)
Besides large distribution of drinkable water in reusable 5 gallons bottles to 175 families
(Thanks Delta Sigma Theta sorority) with water purifying tablets (Thanks Plenty International).
While we continued to keep under control the few cases of cholera still showing up, and
providing routine preventative and elective medical and surgical services in the diverse
fields of ophtalmology (cataract), optometry (glasses), dentistry (with hygenienist training),
general surgery (hernia, tumors, breast), Ob-gyn (delivery, sterilization), Pediatrics,
Internal Medicine with EKG testings, ultrasound imaging etc.
If the number of volunteers already signed up by now (31) for our Summer 2011 Medical/
Educational Mission (June 24 thru July 10, to be split into 2 teams, June 24 thru July 3, and July
2 thru July 10) is any indication, we have all the reasons to remain optimistic that those obstacles
will be overcome, on HIS time..
With our heartfelt thanks to all of you who had to sacrifice so much for the success of our 51st
mission, and, as we mentioned at our last diner, good Ambassadorship beside those still hesitant
to invest their talents (Mat. 25:14), as we can use all the help they can offer and in most
unexpected area (we badly need an electrical engineer and a biomed technician).
Now, enjoy, below, the illustrated narrative so dedicatedly put together by Mike and Jeane
(Thanks fervent warriors)
Cordially,
Charles
(Charles Rene, M.D.; F.A.C.O.G.
Clinical Associate Professor,Ob-Gyn Dept.,Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Co-founder, Past-President,
Treasurer, Coordinator of Projects in Haiti
Association Haïtienne de Développement Humain, Inc.(AHDH, Inc)
P.O. Box 2883; La Place , LA 70069
Dear Members, Volunteers and Friends of AHDH,
Your AHDH, through the loving actions of its blessed 30 plus volunteers, just completed
its 51st medical and educational mission to Haiti, from Feb. 25 thru March 13, 2011.
With most legitimate pride we can say: Mission accomplished, and beyond !
Some significant Grandes Premieres..
-First thyroidectomy in that whole province;
-First general anesthesia in that county;
-First time internet service to the high school with a few laptops
(more needed, please send us your retiring laptops)
Besides large distribution of drinkable water in reusable 5 gallons bottles to 175 families
(Thanks Delta Sigma Theta sorority) with water purifying tablets (Thanks Plenty International).
While we continued to keep under control the few cases of cholera still showing up, and
providing routine preventative and elective medical and surgical services in the diverse
fields of ophtalmology (cataract), optometry (glasses), dentistry (with hygenienist training),
general surgery (hernia, tumors, breast), Ob-gyn (delivery, sterilization), Pediatrics,
Internal Medicine with EKG testings, ultrasound imaging etc.
If the number of volunteers already signed up by now (31) for our Summer 2011 Medical/
Educational Mission (June 24 thru July 10, to be split into 2 teams, June 24 thru July 3, and July
2 thru July 10) is any indication, we have all the reasons to remain optimistic that those obstacles
will be overcome, on HIS time..
With our heartfelt thanks to all of you who had to sacrifice so much for the success of our 51st
mission, and, as we mentioned at our last diner, good Ambassadorship beside those still hesitant
to invest their talents (Mat. 25:14), as we can use all the help they can offer and in most
unexpected area (we badly need an electrical engineer and a biomed technician).
Now, enjoy, below, the illustrated narrative so dedicatedly put together by Mike and Jeane
(Thanks fervent warriors)
Cordially,
Charles
(Charles Rene, M.D.; F.A.C.O.G.
Clinical Associate Professor,Ob-Gyn Dept.,Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Co-founder, Past-President,
Treasurer, Coordinator of Projects in Haiti
Association Haïtienne de Développement Humain, Inc.(AHDH, Inc)
P.O. Box 2883; La Place , LA 70069