Mar 6
This was at the clinic we set up today. 189 patients in one day!
Mar 5
this it the local "taxi" of Haiti- the infamous "tap tap." it is quite colorful, eh?
it's called a "tap tap" because when you want to get out, you tap the side of the vehicle to attract the driver's attention. if he doesn't hear the "tap tap," he won't stop.
after a long trip, the "tap tap" is also known for giving us sore bottoms. (no seat padding while on a bumpy ride.)
-sandy
Mar 5
this is the hospital where we worked at for the first 2 days. it's a hospital in a tent- and thank goodness there was AC!
the patients were of all different acuity levels- from simple skin diseases to broken hips and amputated limbs. because of the quality of the hospital, many patients were transferred or flown in from other hospitals and locations.
Mar 5
Mr. Priority Access Man Alan
Alan is our travel man extraordinaire! With his Priority Access connections, we were able to zip through the airport's check-in and security, even with sandy bringing in a full bottle of water.
Alan is also our "doc-of-all-trades." He can be found in the hospital working in the ER, triaging patients, operating in the OR, running traumas, and even stocking medication in the pharmacy warehouse.
Slow down Alan!!