A Special Message from Dr. Barth A. Green
As I reflect on this year, I am so proud to share with you the incredible progress that has occurred thanks to your dedication and support....
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December
Pediatric Neurosurgery Program Tag
28
October
Pediatric neurosurgeries successful; patients begin to return home
[caption id="attachment_2216" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="This past weekend, nine-month old Bidina Joseph received endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) to treat her hydrocephalus. Today Magdala will take Bidina back to their home in Ti Goave, a two-hour drive from Port-au-Prince. Magdala said she is so thankful for...
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25
October
Washington University School of Medicine joins Project Medishare’s pediatric neurosurgery program
[caption id="attachment_2161" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Pediatrician Dr. Heidi Sandige and neurology resident Suzanne Schindler measure 9-month-old Shaina Shirley Vil’s head to asses the child's condition before recommending surgery. Dr. Sandige and Schindler are part of a pediatric neurosurgical team led by Dr. Keith Rich from Washington...
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24
October
Surgical follow-up: Young boy sees progress after surgery two years ago
[caption id="attachment_2148" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Three-year-old Michael Odelis arrived at Hospital Bernard Mevs Project Medishare (HBMPM) this morning to follow-up with doctors regarding his endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) procedure which took place in April 2008 at Hopital Universitaire de la Paix. During pediatric neurosurgical trips like...
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31
May
Possibly postponed: Complications sometimes put planned surgeries on hold
[caption id="attachment_1760" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Genia Francoi smiles at her 7-month-old daughter Violonda as they wait to see what doctors find out from lab tests. Photo by Jennifer Browning. "][/caption] By Jennifer Browning Not all children scheduled for surgery head to the operating room. Sometimes complications occur...
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30
May
Neurosurgery team helps children with hydrocephalus
By Jennifer Browning Fifteen-month-old Margaret giggles and coos at Marie Lourdes as she kisses the child’s face. Marie, a cousin, started caring for Margaret after the child’s mother died during childbirth. Today is especially hard for Marie, because it is Mother’s Day in Haiti. Tears stream down...
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29
May
Project Medishare’s pediatric neurosurgery team arrives in Port-au-Prince
[caption id="attachment_1752" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Dr. John Ragheb, from Miami Children's Hospital, performs an ultrasound on a tiny patient who arrived at the Project Medishare field hospital. Dr. Ragheb is in Haiti this week with his pediatric neurosurgical team.Photo by Jennifer Browning."][/caption] By Jennifer Browning Project Medishare's Pediatric...
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16
February
Project Medishare’s Pediatric Neurosurgical team continues work in Haiti despite challenges from January 12 earthquake
[caption id="attachment_1333" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Project Medishare's Pediatric Neurosurgical Specialty Team arrived last week to continue their surgeries for children with neurosurgical problems including hydrocephalus, head injuries, brain tumors, and spine fractures. This is one example of the many programs that must continue along side of...
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