I'm glad to hear that Hospital Sacre Coeur in Milot, Haiti has begun to receive earthquake victims. Still, it's still frustrating to learn that while the hospital could accommodate an influx of at least 100 patients, just a few have been able to reach the hospital from Port-au-Prince. Project Hope has brought a few people by helicopter. The situation is likely to change in the days ahead, but vital time is passing for treating the most serious injuries. If you want to know what it's like to work on a medical mission in Haiti, read my commentary on The Catholic Thing posted today.Please consider making a donation to Crudem.
Here's an update on the situation on the ground from Crudem:
"Basically the situation right now is that thousands
of quake SURVIVORS are dying in Port au Prince on the streets and in
the hospitals because of a lack of medical care. We have a fully
operational hospital with medical trauma teams, orthopedics, Haitian
doctors and nurses all anxiously waiting to receive at least 100
patients immediately. The surgeons are willing to work 24/7 and we have
the medicine and the supplies. But the patients are not reaching
us. We received only 4 today in 2 chopper flights. Only one team of
USCG TAHOMA have been working with us, where are the other
helicopters? We have been in contact with several organizations on the
ground in Port au Prince that are desperately trying to get patients to
us but they can't find access to helicopters. There is a safe landing
site next to the hospital, the ambulance is waiting, and we don't need
to be contacted in advance. Could you please help us spread the word.
Lives are being lost as we speak."
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