PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, February 16 – On February 7th, 2010 I documented post-surgical rounds with Dr. Chris Whately at the American-run Community Hospital in Haiti (see images here). On that morning, I met one of the most remarkable patients recovering at the hospital, and discovered a truly astonishing story of survival following the Haiti earthquake of [...]
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, February 15 – On February 7, 2010, I was privileged to accompany orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chris Whately on rounds at HCH (Haitian Community Hospital) in the Delmas region outside Port-au-Prince Haiti. Dr. Whately and many other volunteer surgical specialists provided treatment to victims of the January 12, 2010 Haiti earthquake. The surgical team [...]
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, February 15 – UNICEF estimates that 40% of the population of Haiti is under the age of 14. This is a troubling figure in a country of high population density and decaying infrastructure — a condition that was a significant problem before the earthquake. Children are particularly vulnerable in light of the difficulty [...]
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, February 14 – After having spent nearly 38 hours traveling from San Luis Obispo to Port-au-Prince Haiti, I finally arrived at the compound of MOSCTHA, the aid organization that I followed over the course of several days while they delivered much needed medical aid, water, food, and supplies, to the victims of the [...]
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