As our mission winds down, our chances to  do hands on patient care dwindle. A few days ago, it appeared that we had a real chance to do  patient care while setting up an intermediate unit at the Haitian border funded in part by Pan American Health Organziation and faciliated by Dominican Health Ministry. A place to receive, stabilize [...]

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The team has spread out today in various capacities. Some have headed back to US. Others to Haiti and others preparing for courses. As many of the initial volunteers are returning to their homes from Haiti, we encourage SCCM members and non members to share their experiences with all of us on this web site. [...]

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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 [...]

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An SCCM Team is on the ground in the Dominican Republic assessing the situation and developing a plan to augment critical care capacity.  This morning the Team was reported to be in the Jimini, the closest major border city.   Our team reports that contrary to prior reports, the make-shift hospital in Jimini continues to accept [...]

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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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