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Tag Archives: Amputations
CBC The National: Haiti’s Invisible Ones
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
Posted in Rebuilding Lives in Haiti
Tagged Amputations, CBC, disability, Haiti, Haiti Earthquake, Les Cayes, physiotherapy, port au prince, prosthetics, Rehabilitation, wheelchair
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On the final stretch
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
Another end to a busy, rewarding week
It has been extremely busy for the past week, averaging more than 25 patients attending the clinic every day. There has been no rain so many people have been showing up. We have patients attending the clinic from the hospital, rehab convalescent … Continue reading
Outpatients, Inpatients, and ‘Home Visits’: A Day Full of Variety!
Another sunny day meant another busy work day! Yesterday morning, Betty and I spent most of our time working in the outpatient clinic, seeing patients from the community steadily until lunch time. We also brought our inpatients down to … Continue reading
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Tagged Amputations, Inpatients, Outpatients, physiotherapy, prosthetics, Rehabilitation
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A comparison of work in Haiti and at St. John’s Rehab
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