The pediatric ward is for the kids that have to be admitted to the hospital. It is a large room with beds and cribs. I think there are about 40 beds, but many times there are patients on the floor and on benches. Private rooms are not an option here. Patients must have a family member (and many times there is more than one) that stay with them, help care for them and give them food (the hospital does not provide food). Here are two pictures of the ward – one of the side of the room with cribs and the other with patients lined up to see Dr. Miller and me this morning. Many of these patients are the ones that are feeling better and are ready to be discharged. Dr. Miller is a volunteer pediatrician who is here for 2 months. He has over 50 years of experience and after his wife passed away 10 years ago, he began to be involved in medical missions and now spends over half of the year at different hospitals around the world that need doctors. He is very knowledgeable and I have really enjoying working with him and learning from him.
Amy,
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I can't believe you have already been doing so much and it is only been 2 weeks. It is obvious that you are filling a huge need there.
Keep the posts coming. They are encouraging and inspirational. Makes us all feel like we are right there with you.
Love You!
Alison
Wow! What a neat M.D, Dr. Miller is and what a privilege for you to work alongside such a giving individual!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures and yes, as Alison said, you really help us to get what you experiencing and wrap our arms around it some!
Love you,
Aunt Joan