Medical Ministry at Watermark

I thank you all for your prayers and for your willingness to help in Haiti.

For now, the most urgent need from our partners on the ground, World Vision and World Relief, is for orthopedists and trauma surgeons; however the needs are quickly changing, and one organization just asked about the availability of trauma counselors.

One of our partners, World Relief, has developed an internet site to volunteer.  Once you sign up, you will be able to receive specific updates on requests for volunteers.   This will aid us in developing a coordinated response.  Please visit www.causeup.org to sign up.  Be sure to put “Watermark, Texas” as your local church on sign up.

We do not have a specific trip planned yet besides the possibility of sending a few of the requested surgeons, but I consider us “on call” for when we are asked by one of our partner groups on the ground to go.

I have also told World Vision that we are in this for the long haul, since the needs will be extensive for a long time.

See the following CDC website for specific info about preparation for Haiti for medical personnel, including vaccinations and what to bring.

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/news-announcements/relief-workers-haiti.aspx

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