New friends around the Haiti hospital
Today’s blog is dedicated to the new friends we have made since arriving in Haiti. Several of the people we have met have returned for the second time since the earthquake. They are dedicated people from around the world who have taken time out of their personal lives to help in any way they can.
Olga, pictured with Dr. Chowdhury, is an anesthesiologist from the Medical College of Wisconsin, who has been working with our team since we arrived. She is very nice and a pleasure to work with in the OR.
Tejal is a rescue dog who Dr. Chowdhury and I have befriended. He is extremely friendly and very popular with the children. He and his trainer were here shortly after the earthquake on a rescue mission. His trainer has arranged to have one of the children, who is a bilateral amputee, flown to the US for furthur medical care. These are just some examples of the great people we have met.
This picture of me is with a young girl named Nohomie who I skin grafted earlier in the week. She lost both of her parents in the earthquake. She sustained fractures to both of her legs along with severe soft tissue injuries. She is usually shy with the staff however, is very engaging with the other children.
Lastly, we all want to thank everyone who has been following our trip and posting comments. We apprecite your interest and wonderful words of encouragement. We especially want to thank all of our friends and colleagues at The Community Hospital for their well wishes and support.
Until tomorrow.
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pm
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A Northwest Indiana surgeon travels to Haiti and blogs about his experiences helping the earthquake victims. It’s great that people from the area are donating their talents and expertise to help others in their times of need….
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Wow! What GREAT work you are all doing! Truly inspirational! We are all so proud of the care you are giving to the people of Haiti! Thanks for sharing you stories and photos. Be safe.
March 3rd, 2010 at 5:34 pm
been checking in every day on you guys david, so proud of all of you, best wishes and see you real soon. God bless you!! Vicki
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:38 pm
I’m so touched by the work your group is doing! Makes me proud to be from Munster!
What do you miss the most so far?
March 4th, 2010 at 12:27 am
Hey Koumbara-
I’ve been following the blog religiously. I’m so glad Dr. Robinson is posting. Looks like the work you are doing is providing so much hope to the people of Haiti. It is just fantastic. I wish I could be there to help, too, but I am in the wrong profession. The pictures are very inspiring. Missing you at home and looking forward to your return. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. -Babe.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:43 am
Glad to see you’ve finally taken off that SoX cap!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:54 am
The pics are great! Keep them coming. Even just this glimpse at your experience is awesome to see! You are all extraordinary!
March 4th, 2010 at 8:33 am
What wonderful, selfless work all of you guys are doing! You make all of us proud! My prayers are with you.
March 21st, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Doc, that’s one handsome mutt, eh? I’ve posted an update on Ruthnie’s journey to Bellevue. You and your crew were wonderful. Email at kidz-search@aol.com if you catch this. joe ‘jody’ fitzgerald
March 28th, 2010 at 4:27 am
i have several relatives who were also vicitimized by the earthquake in Haiti. thank God that they were not seriously hurt. i hope and pray that Haiti would be able to recover soon from this disaster.