It's 9:50 PM. Trunks are packed and labelled. We've started taking our antimalarial meds and in five hours we'll be at the airport.
Thanks to each of you reading this who have helped support us in our work. We will hold you in our thoughts.
Mission members:
Sara Holt, CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife)Specialty: Obstetrics and Women's HealthGoals: To teach local providers how to recognize and treat common pregnancy related conditions and complications- preeclampsia, breech presentation, postpartum hemorrhage, etc. I'd also love to deliver a few babies and assist in surgery.Previous mission work: None
Hal Goldberg, MDSpecialty: CardiologyGoals: To teach EKG and cardiac examinations. Also to recommend treatment for patients with valvular heart disease and heart rhythm problems.Previous mission work: None, except the ongoing mission to raise his children.
Christopher ZilarSpecialty: HIV/AIDS educationGoals: Fact finding and preparation for the next trip; train health care providers regarding HIV counseling.Previous mission work: Legally ordained, volunteers with local AIDS organizations.
Le Zilar, ARNPSpecialty: Ob/Gyn Nurse PractitionerGoals: Provide obstetric care and deliver babies in rural areas.Previous mission work: Legally ordained, volunteer with local AIDS organizations.
Pam Silverstein, MDSpecialty: Ob/Gyn PhysicianGoals: Teaching, clinical services, site visit
Sherry AltmaierSpecialty: Certified Surgical TechnologistGoals: To help establish and develop surgical services Previous mission work: Ecuador 2005Sherry has been instrumental in helping us acquire, organize and pack donated supplies- thank you-- wish you were joining us in Africa!
Mary Hadley Specialty: Office organization; computer skillsGoals: To make a difference in at least one person's life and to provide shoes for MANY people. (Mary and her husband Don have raised money to provide shoes for local citizens- they are required for children to attend school and for adults to enter the markets).
Don Hadley, RVT, RCSSpecialty: Cardiac and Vascular UltrasonographerGoals: Learn some french and provide shoes!Previous mission work: Locally with his church
Robb LowySpecialty: Engineering, water resources, energy Goals: To initiate a cooperative relationship between the Rwandans and Gonzaga University Engineering Dept.
Adie Goldberg, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerSpecialty: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Crisis InterventionGoals: To assist in rebuilding mental health systems, teaching, healing the healers.Previous mission work: 4 years in the Peace Corps in Togo, Women's Health Ext Agent.
Ryan Holbrook, MDSpecialty: Surgical OncologyGoals: To provide surgical support, teaching and service where possible. To make a difference.Previous mission work: Ecuador 2005
Philip SoucySpecialty: Cardiology Technician, French translation Goals: Continue with french work, help where needed
Barbara Soucy, RNSpecialty: OR, ICU, PACU. Fluent in International Sign Language.Goals: To help where needed.
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HEY, DR.PAM SILVERSTEIN,
HOW'S IT GOING? WE AT THE DEAC ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND ALL THE THINGS THAT ARE HAPPENING OVER THERE. WE ARE SURVIVING BUT DR.MELINE CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU. THE NURSES VOTED OUT THE UNION. WE HAVE BEEN KEEPING UP WITH THE BLOGS SO WE APPRECIATE THEM AND FIND THEM VERY INTERESTING. WE ARE GOING TO BE HAVING 97 PLUS DEGRESS HERE THIS WEEKEND FOR HOOPFEST. THIS IS A GROUP EFFORT FROM YOUR WORKING STAFF AT LABOR AND DELIVERY
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