haiti haiti mission trip january 2008. official name: republic of haiti about the size of maryland....
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HAITIHAITIMission Trip
January 2008
Official Name: Republic of Haiti
About the size of Maryland.
Capital: Port-au-Prince (pop. 2 million)
Languages: French (official), Creole (official)
Population (2006 census): 8.5 million
Flying into Cape Haitian followed by a 1
hour drive to Milot
Located in the village of Milot, Hôpital Sacré Coeur is the only hospital in the region. It has 64 beds, a pediatric wing, specialty outpatient clinics, maternity services, and a modern laboratory.
TriMedx has been sending short-term technical support teams to Hôpital Sacré Coeur since 1999.
The CrewThe Crew
Rick Sparenga, BMET Alaska
Rob Caddick, IT Indianapolis
Randy Smith, Lab Indianapolis
Jamie Glenn, Indianapolis Sourcing
Sister Martha, local director, tours the facilities with the crew.
The team repaired medical equipment, performed preventative maintenance, installed computers/servers, and updated
software.
Installing and configuring a
satellite system
Evaluating radiology equipment
Making Friends…
Visiting with local children…
Working alongside local techs
Evaluating equipment to ensure proper
operation for local technicians
Taking time out to attend Sunday church
Repairing and updating computers
A new wing of the hospital is under construction.A new wing of the hospital is under construction.
TriMedx techs evaluate networking needs in the
new addition
Gonaives
Gonaives is a port city with an estimated population of 200,000 people.
The sixth largest city in Haiti, Gonaives is located approximately 110 kilometers north of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital.
Installing lights in a church
Haiti life expectancy:Haiti life expectancy: 56 years (women), 52 years (men). 56 years (women), 52 years (men).
Haiti child mortality: Haiti child mortality: 1 out of 8 children die before they reach the age of five1 out of 8 children die before they reach the age of five.
Education: Education: 6 years compulsory6 years compulsory
Images of HaitiImages of Haiti
MilotInstalled and configured satellite systemSet up wireless router in residenceFixed router in admin areaInstalled 10 computersRebuilt 5 computersUpdated and scanned 20 computersRebuilt serverMeasured and took pictures of X-Ray roomRe-greased X-Ray High Voltage sticksInventoried all medical equipmentServiced broken Biomed equipment Serviced broken Lab equipment
GonaivesInstalled lights in 3 churchesFixed broken computer
ACCOMPLISHMENTSACCOMPLISHMENTS
Make a DifferenceMake a Difference
Mission Statement: Making a difference in the health and lives
of others.