Tag Archives: Les Cayes

CBC The National: Haiti’s Invisible Ones

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

Earlier this week, CBC’s The National aired a story about the efforts of Dr. Landry and the teams who have traveled to Haiti to assist with the relief effort (Shirlene and Esther both appear in the photos and video!) The … Continue reading →

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A grateful farewell

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

Patients in St John’s Rehab express their appreciation with a box of chocolate upon the end of their therapy. In Haiti, we saw an expression of gratitude through singing. On our last day in Haiti, we treated our Rehab Centre … Continue reading →

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On the final stretch

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

As our time in Haiti draws near to a close, many thoughts have come into our minds. It is becoming more and more difficult to summarize our thoughts and experiences here, because each new day brings new challenges, new lessons … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Haiti shared with CBC Metro Morning

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

This morning, Karen, physiotherapist (and blogger) who returned from Haiti last week, spoke to Matt Galloway, host of CBC Metro Morning on 99.1 FM. Karen shares her thoughts and experience in Les Cayes: “[The survivors in Haiti] are really perseverant, they’ve gone through a lot of trauma and…they make … Continue reading →

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A comparison of work in Haiti and at St. John’s Rehab

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

I am finally here in Haiti! As I reflect on my time here in Haiti so far versus my time at home in Toronto, I noticed several differences. At home, it takes me 20 minutes to get to work. Here … Continue reading →

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