WoundCareHaiti.org has a New Look and Plans to Continue to Serve
Recently, WoundCareHaiti.org received a facelift. The site is now on a platform that will make it easier for us to keep everyone updated as plans for clinics continue.
I , with colleagues, want to get clinics established for diabetic wound care in Haiti and make them available for emergencies such as the present Cholera epidemic.
The plan for the clinics includes extensive training both for staff and patients about sanitation and diet which will help the general health condition of the diabetic patients and their families.
The plans are outlined at the website and we have plans for ongoing information and contact. There is a place for those who wish to be benefactors of this mission to make a secure donation using PayPal.
We have a Facebook page and have Twitter posts ongoing to keep Haiti on our hearts and minds and those of other people who have a burden for the condition of the Haitian people.
Wound Care Haiti was established from observation of the need before the tragic earthquake which contributed to the sad conditions today. These days Haiti has great need at several levels. We’re not going to give up on these lovely people.
Wound Care Haiti Receives Pledge From Anodyne Therapy
The nonprofit Wound Care Haiti I have started, received a pledge from Anodyne Therapy on proceeds from future sales on their new product line. Wound Care Haiti is still waiting on 501 c(3) status. I will be in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti for World’s Diabetes Day. We will be lecturing to doctors, nurses and pedicurits for 18 hours of total lectures. We will be doing diabetic foot screenings and surgeries at the University Hospital. We are working in conjunction with FAHDIMAC on establishing a wound care center in Haiti. A study done by FAHDIMAC shows the diabetes rate to be higher in Haiti than the US. The need in Haiti is great, by saving a leg we can save a life. I will post about the conference over the next week, please check back.
By Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM
