Productive day had by all here in Port au Prince. In O&P they had a very "busy" day seeing multiple unique patients. A new 10 year old girl was fitted for the first time with a new above the knee prosthesis and did very well with intitial gait training. After her fitting she helped some of the other team members to paint the clinic with a new floral mural. It looks fantastic and was completed later this afternoon. An amazing team effort led by Mimi's artistic abilities.
The multiple discipline orphange team again also had a very productive day. Both Jamie and Linda provided education in the caregiver school, wrapping up a three day training seminar. The caregiver especially appreciated the gifts and certificates that were handed out for completion of the program! More "high tech" (zip ties and duct tape) modifications were made to multiple wheelchairs for better positioning to several disabled children.
Sue and Patrick spearheaded a short educational seminar to several of the clinic physical therapists for gait training after initial prosthesis fitting.
Dr. Matt and Rick had a busy day at St Vincents; where they gave lectures and led an educational seminar to the staff of various health care disciplines. The tlkas were well received, and a active Q&A session led increased understanding of the standard of care for amputees.
Mimi, Nancy, Bev and Patrick painted an amazing mural for the wall in the waiting area at the clinic. Mimi developed the vision and design. The Haitian staff and patients spontaneously started pitching in on the project. What a team effort!
Furthermore, Healing Hands had an exciting meeting today with the Red Cross which will be delivering a new grinder to the O&P lab. A meeting tomorrow with the Hatian minister of health only adds more excitement by the Minnesota team as to the future of the Rehabilitation Institute.
Well written blog. Very articulate. Keep up the great work Matt.
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