Medical Relief Effort for Haiti
We are planning a medical relief component to Watermark’s response to the tragedy in Haiti. So far we are looking at a small initial team, possibly in partnership with Baylor and World Vision. It is critical for us to get a good clinical assessment of the situation on the ground so that we can plan accordingly and know what kinds of skills and supplies are necessary.
No doubt many of you are eager to help. We are awaiting a further assessment of what kinds of medical skills are most necessary, but for sure orthopedics, emergency medicine, and general practice skills are needed at all levels of care from doctor to PA/NP to nurse. To be part of the initial team I would encourage only those with mission experience and who are ready to deal with the harsh and dangerous conditions on the ground. However, the devastation is so massive, there will no doubt be a need for medical relief for a long time, affording many opportunities to be a part of the effort.
We will keep you updated as more is known. Stay in prayer for the people of Haiti and for our hearts to be appropriately stirred to manifest the love of God.
About The Author
Dear Chris Beery, I am a family medicine physician who directed a clinic/ hospital on O Cayes Haiti from 200-2006.My background also includes emergency medicine and public health and tropical medicine. My contacts in Haiti are on the southern peninsula. There were trucks that were able to get into PaP from the south. Dr Jim Wilkins and his wife worked at the Christianville clinic near Gressier, there clinic is flattened I am looking for a team to join to assist the people of Haiti. Steve Andersen