Many of you have heard stories from colleagues who have beeen to Haiti and they are amazing. The efforts and support at home have also been impressive. SCCM staff mobilized resources as Gervaise and Mike joined the effort in the Dominican Republic along with Randy Wax, MJ Reed, Dana Braner, and Marie Baldiserri. They are [...]
Amado Alejandro Baez, MD, MPh, an SCCM member in the Dominican Republic, contacted SCCM Headquarters on January 18 regarding the number of critically ill and injured patients and the lack of necessary beds, equipment and trained professionals to support them. Dr. Baez attended the U.N. Health Cluster meeting as the Special Liaison from the Dominican [...]
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