admin | October 29, 2010
Text Messages, Radio Warn Haitians Of Cholera Risks : NPR. Interesting update from NPR about the Cholera Outbreak – lots of Haitians have cell phones – they’re cheep and easy to get. Â Text messages are a great idea.
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admin | October 27, 2010
We just emailed out an online newsletter update ~ didn’t get it? Sign up in the right hand corner of the website to keep up-to-date. Click Here to Read the Update All donations received here will be used to purchase medicine and supplies for the cholera outbreak.
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admin | October 25, 2010
An update from Dr. Bob ~ Clay is hanging on against tremendous odds. Had successful surgery today and much more to come. There are so many challenges to his trauma team, but God is still in charge, and we wait upon Him with trust and hope. God bless, Bob Following is a copy of the [...]
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admin | October 23, 2010
“Cholera is an infection of the small intestine. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Transmission is primarily through contaminated drinking water or food. The severity of the diarrhea and vomiting can lead to rapid dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Primary treatment is with oral or intravenous re-hydration solutions. Antibiotics may be [...]
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admin | October 13, 2010
Hi everyone, this is the first opportunity I have had to e-mail. It has been a primitive trip with little electricity and no e-mail until now. I arrived in Port au Prince on Friday morning as planned. I had a tour of the city and was able to see the damage from the earthquake. I [...]
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admin | October 2, 2010
Gentlefolk: Many have asked me recently: “Are things any better in Haiti? This article is a “must-read” if you’d like a little reality check on  the situation in Haiti. PLEASE continue your gifts, as they are needed as never before. Love to all! Dr Bob Haiti: Grace in the rubble | National Catholic Reporter.
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