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February
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11
February
Wow, just like that 4 weeks have flown by! Our experience here has been one that words will not adequately describe. On arrival, we were extremely overwhelmed with the health system, the lack of resources and the handwritten (rarely comprehensible) notes. Slowly but surely, we learned our way around and fell in love with the patients and the support staff. The nurses, doctors and residents were all extremely helpful at explaining how to navigate the system and helping us with day to day tasks.
During our time, we saw the cutest babies on the planet and were exposed to many diagnoses that we simply don’t encounter as frequently in the US such as rheumatic heart disease and myiasis. We also practiced independently and gained a new sense of autonomy. As we leave, we will take with us renewed strength (thanks Ms. Caryn for the massage), increased knowledge and the overwhelming amount of love that has been showered on us since day 1.
Memorable moments:- Telling a mom that her baby’s name (Chloe) was beautiful and asking her where she got it from. Her responding pleasantly, “Thanks! At first I thought it was a white persons name but now I love it!”
- Having 1 chair in my exam room and telling a young boy to sit down, then his mom walking in and him getting up to allow her to sit, stating, “Have a seat my love!”
- Hearing patients describe ‘mold germs’ and ‘balloon germs’.
- Riding in the ambulance to and from work.
- Walking around the resort and at any given moment, someone walking by and recognizing you and yelling, “HEY DOC!!!!!”
- Indulging in a beef patty every day after returning from work.
- Taking our first Noni juice shots (my eyes are still cringing as I write this!)
- Walking by the talking parrots (before knowing they were talking parrots of course) and hearing them say, “HELLO!” Then looking at each other for confirmation that we both heard the bird speak.
- Super Bowl party on the beach (man Jamaicans really know how to party 🙂 )
- Friday lobster nights at Eight Rivers!
Thank you to the people of Jamaica for instilling their trust in us and allowing us to care for their children, Issa Trust for the wonderful opportunity and the staff at Couples Resorts for taking us in and truly making this feel like home for us. One Love and we’ll meet again soon.
A little girl with Hand, Foot & Mouth showing off her fancy tongue
Our final dinner with Diane, Ernie and Carrie!
With all our love,
Shanna and Wanda
07
February
The Issa Trust Foundation Presents: An Evening with Air Supply. Proceeds will support the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital Pediatric Ward. Save The Date: June 24th.
06
February
Issa Trust Foundation, Goodwill Ambassadors, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock traveled to Jamaica and immersed themselves into the culture and spent time touring Annotto Bay Hospital, St. Ann’s Bay Hospital and Free Hill Primary and Infant School in St. Mary Jamaica. We know the power of music can be healing and impact a person’s life. To have award-winning artists bring awareness and partner with the Issa Trust Foundation’s sustainable and measurable programs is heartwarming and lifesaving. The healing power of music enriches our lives, and Air Supply has been providing the world with “The Power of Health & Love” for 40 years!
We are thrilled to come back to Jamaica in support of the Pediatric Ward of St. Ann’s Bay Hospital and the wonderful work they do and of course also to perform again for our loyal fans. – Russell Hitchcock
To be performing a show for the St. Anne’s Pediatric Ward is a great thrill for Air Supply, one of the highlights of our long career. We are hoping that people will respond to this great cause and donate as much as they can to give much needed assistance to these beautiful children! – Graham Russell
06
February
The Trust Foundation Pediatric Education Seminar will provide Midwives and Nurses with general information regarding the care of neonates.
May 1st & 2nd at Couples Swept Away Resort Conference Room
May 4th & 5th at Couples Sans Souci Conference Room
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Lunch and Refreshments Provided
Cost: US $10.00 at the door. Please bring exact change
Seminar Description: Who should enroll: This seminar will provide midwives and nurses with general information regarding pediatric and neonatal care. The educational program will be geared toward “take home” messages that can be instituted in to medical practice. In addition to didactic lectures, interactive sessions, team-based learning objectives and newborn resuscitation skill sessions and simulation will be incorporated into the seminar.
Instructors:
- Kerri Cook RN, Pediatric Critical Care Nurse, Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, Issa Trust Foundation Advisory Board Member
- Elizabeth Landry RN, Pediatric Critical Care Nurse, Pediatric Transport Team Life Flight, Blank Children’s Hospital Des Moines, Iowa
- Chris Eckardt RN, Neonatal Critical Care Nurse, Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa
Questions? Email diane.pollard@issatrustfoundation.com or call 876-503-5903 or 515-480-1683
Schedule
Monday May 1, 2017|
9:00a – 9:15a |
Introduction, Overview of Program, Distribute materials, pretest |
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9:15 a – 10:00a |
Infection control/team building with your co workers |
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10:00a – 11:00a |
Fluid balance and IV management |
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11:00a – 12:00p |
Medication calculation |
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12:00p – 1:00p |
Lunch |
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1:00p – 2:00p |
NRP review |
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2:00p – 3:00p |
Hands on |
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Review of neonatal resuscitation, hands on with simulation – bag/mask ventilation, (will limit participant number each day) |
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9:00a –10:00a |
Respiratory and ventilator review |
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10:00a – 11:00a |
Care of infant during prolonged delivery/delayed cord clamping |
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11:00a – 12:00p |
Developmental and kangaroo care/bereavement |
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12:00p – 1:00p |
Lunch |
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1:00p – 2:00p |
hands on |
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2:00p – 3:00p |
post test, further questions evaluations |
|
Review of neonatal resuscitation, hands on with simulation – bag/mask, (will limit participant number each day) |
|
|
9:00a – 9:15a |
Introduction, Overview of Program, Distribute materials, pretest |
|
9:15 a – 10:00a |
Infection control/team building with your co workers |
|
10:00a – 11:00a |
Fluid balance and IV management |
|
11:00a – 12:00p |
Medication calculation |
|
12:00p – 1:00p |
Lunch |
|
1:00p – 2:00p |
NRP review |
|
2:00p – 3:00p |
Hands on |
|
Review of neonatal resuscitation, hands on with simulation – bag/mask ventilation, (will limit participant number each day) |
|
|
9:00a –10:00a |
Respiratory and ventilator review |
|
10:00a – 11:00a |
Care of infant during prolonged delivery/delayed cord clamping |
|
11:00a – 12:00p |
Developmental and kangaroo care/bereavement |
|
12:00p – 1:00p |
Lunch |
|
1:00p – 2:00p |
hands on |
|
2:00p – 3:00p |
post test, further questions evaluations |
|
Review of neonatal resuscitation, hands on with simulation – bag/mask, (will limit participant number each day) |
|
To Register, email the following information to Ms. Roxanne Henlon:
E-mail: roxanne.henlon@nerha.gov.jm
Name
Telephone Number
Email address
Place of work
Position
Dates Attending : May 1st and 2nd @ Couples Swept Away or May 3rd and 4th at Couples Sans Souci
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