Archive for September, 2009

My Last Day at the Hospital

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Well, since the last time I wrote, both Jean David and Jackie Lynn have returned to Haiti.  Jean David left Sept. 14 and Jackie left the next day.  I was very sad to see them go, but I know JD ...

Another patient, Jean David.

Sunday, September 13th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

This is seven-year old, Jean David from Haiti. Jean David has Arthrogryposis, a rare genetic disorder which is characterized by multiple joint contractures and can include muscle weakness, scoliosis and/or growth retardation, among other things. Before Jean David saw Dr. Nelson, ...

One of our patients, Pedro.

Sunday, September 13th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

This is Pedro, he's 11-years old. He was born with Vater Syndrome aka Vater Association. Vater Syndrome or Association describes children born with a series of multiple birth defects which show a related but sporadic relationship. There are many different ...