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Saturday, May 18th, 2019 |
I completed 4 weeks in Haiti and now I'm back in the US. The change has been hard. I can't help but keep comparing the condition there and here. We are so lucky here and I take it for granted ...
Cervical Cancer
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 |
Last week, I was very saddened by a patient who came to the clinic. She was 49 years old and postmenopausal, but was presenting with one year of vaginal bleeding. In my first world mind, my first differential was endometrial ...
Clinic
Saturday, April 27th, 2019 |
Haiti Health Ministries is unlike any American conception of a clinic. As early as 7am, patients start arriving and waiting in line. There are several long benches outside and, without fail, become jam packed with patients. Front entrance to the ...
Pre-departure, travel, and Day 1
Saturday, April 13th, 2019 |
I was nervous as I prepared to head out for Haiti. I knew no one else there and didn't really know what to expect. I was intimidated by the language. I don't even know how to say hi, how are ...
Introducing Myself
Monday, March 25th, 2019 |
Hello! My name is Leah Tourtellotte. I am a Resident Physician and I’m starting my INMED service-learning experience at Haiti Health Ministries in Haiti beginning in April – May 2019.
