My 9 weeks in Haiti has come to an end. As I sit and reflect
on my experience here, I am having a hard time putting my thoughts into words.
Where do I start? The last 9 weeks have been some of the most eye-opening,
beautiful, frustrating, heart-wrenching, gratifying, and memorable weeks of my
life. I am so thankful to each and every one of you for making these last 2
months possible!
The transition home will not be easy but there are many
things I am looking forward to at home.
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We are treating 350 kids for malnutrition in 5
locations this year
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100 Woman have been screened for cervical cancer
and we will be following up with the positive results in the spring
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1000 patients have been treated since
October 8th
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We now have an office space with cabinets, that
has the medications in order on shelves (for those of you who are health
professionals you know how important this is) It will also be an area for our Haitian staff to work and to hold educational sessions
·
Educated Helping Haitian Angels orphans on
topics like sanitation, sexual health, human anatomy, domestic violence,
puberty, menstruation, first aid, dental health, manners
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Started a woman’s group that has educated local
woman on pregnancy, nutrition, breastfeeding, sexual health, domestic violence,
breast exams, the human body, fibroids, mental health, skin cancer
·
Took two children to the dentist to get much
needed fillings and teeth pulled
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Networked with a ton of amazing people working
towards a common goal making Haiti a healthier place
·
Played guitar for the rehab patients and helped
out the nannies at the maison de benediction
A huge thank-you to my new family at the HHA village; I
couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to hang out with.
I’m looking forward to my return to Haiti in the near future
and for whatever adventure awaits me next!
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