Links

For those that love the links (come on I know your out there) We are getting a new president tomorrow read here and here

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Chidley

Post about Chidley #1  Post about Chidley #2  Chidley died after an extended illness.  He was sick for many weeks with his mother before she brought him to RHFH.  His mother came to visit him often.  She bathed him, feed him and loved him.  Her first son.  She will never

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Regine

Regine lives in Leogane, close to the epicenter of the earthquake.  For several months prior to the earthquake, she was bedridden due to weight loss, weakness, kwashiorkor/malnutrition, severe stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.  During the earthquake, a shelf with some heavy items fell on her.  A piece of splintered wood

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some tips for short-term medical missions

From Nicholas Cunningham MD Dr P.H. ~~~ Short term medical missions can contribute towards sustainable primary health care.  How? 1. Focus on those most at risk: women and children under five. 2. Insist that your funders allow you to put 15 (or more) % of your efforts and $ into

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