Dan Kortering: Wow what a week it has been! It’s crazy to think that in 4 days of clinic we were able to see around 1400 patients in St. Jacques! We saw everything from infected draining wounds to severely dehydrated patients. There were even people that walked for over 6 hours to make it to …
Category: 2015 St. Jacques de Majeur Medical Team
Medical Clinic News
The group has arrived back in Port au Prince and will be flying home tomorrow. Here are some blog posts: Amy Veltkamp: Hello to everyone back in America! We are having a great experience in Haiti. Yesterday we started the medical clinic and we have seen about 800 patients so far. Many of the people …
Last Clinic Day
Today was the last day of the medical clinic where over 1,300 people were seen. Tomorrow the group returns to Port au Prince. Prayers for safe travels. We look forward to hearing all about their experiences!
Sunday
On Saturday the medical team once again saw about 400 patients. This morning they went to a beautiful Mass and met with community leaders discussing water and other topics they could use some help with. This afternoon they are going to another Mass at another chapel. Quite a day of rest for them 🙂
Busy First Day
The team worked from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm and saw 400 patients on the first day of the medical clinic. What a great way to start!
Arrival at St. Jacques
The team phoned to say they have arrived but have very limited cell service. The trip was easier than last year's trip because it is very dry so they did not have to cross as many waterways. As always, keep on sending your love and prayers for a successful first medical mission.
Children Touched Our Hearts Today
Tricia Kortering: Today….well today… Not yet to our medical clinic city. Stayed in Delmas neighborhood at Wall’s guesthouse behind large walls with an armed guard. People are everywhere trying to sell things to make money to feed their families and just get by. We have had many moments of not being able to express any …
Hello, Haiti!
The first Our Lady of Consolation Parish Medical Mission Team has arrived in Port au Prince. Tomorrow they will visit Mother Teresa's Orphanage and tour Port au Prince. Thursday they will make the long trip of many water crossings to St. Jacques de Majeur.
