2009 – 2013Louis J Auguste, MD

BackgroundVisiting Professor Programs at HUEH

Initiated under the Presidency of Yves Manigat, MD1999Participation in the SHONC Annual Conventions Annual AMH CongressesLectures at HUEH

Interruption of the ProgramDeparture of Marie-Eveline Moise, MDPolitical Turmoil – Strikes – Threats to Students etc

The BeginningDecision made to continue the

Program in more Stable environmentAnnual Cruise Convention of AMHE/NJ

Chapter 2009Meeting with Drs. Guerline Roney,

Marlyse Dominique and Jean-Lenic Joseph

When, Where, Who, How

The ConceptTo raise the level of medical care in Haiti

(one physician at a time)To empower the Haitian Health Care

professional to practice better medicineTo support the national health system with

learning material, medications and equipment

To cooperate with the local resources so that our impact may last beyond our physical stay in the country

Missions of AMHE to Justinien Hospital1st Mission: November 23 – 27, 2009

L. J. Auguste A. Dufresne Y. ManigatD. Westerband L. H. Thelusmond

2nd Mission: May 22 – 29, 2010L.J. Auguste M.F. Conde J. Garvey J. Satterfield

3rd Mission:P. Nacier S. Grisseau W. Macenat

4th Mission: February 26 –March 2, 2012L G Angus LJ Auguste C. Bijoux M.

Coles MC Dejoie-Robinson Y. Ducheine I. Jean-Pierre

G. Laroche H. Leveque A Lihau-N’Kanza F. Momplaisir

Vth AMHE Medical Mission November 10 – 17, 2013 The Team Erwin Douyon, MD Trauma Surgeon/Critical care Specialist New Jersey Alix Dufresne, MD Internal Medicine. Cardiology Brooklyn, NY Maxime Coles, MD Orthopedist/Trauma Surgeon Newport, ME Danielle Colwell, RN OR Nurse North Shore-LIJ System Arvin K. George, MD Urologist North Shore-LIJ System Jamie Golden, MD PGY 2- Surgery North Shore-LIJ System Jacques Guillaume, MD Obsterician/Gynecologist Brooklyn, NY Jean-Baptiste Jasmin, MD General Surgeon Boca Raton, Florida Michel Jasmin, RN Pediatric Nurse Boca Raton, FL Anne Lihau-N’Kanza, MD Trauma Surgeon/Critical care Specialist New Jersey David Livingston, MD Anesthesiologist North Shore/LIJ System Jean-Michel Loubeau, MD General and Vascular Surgeon Larchmont, NY Patricia Loubeau, RN, PhD Professor of Marketing Larchmont,

NY Sanique Lubin, RN OR Nurse North Shore/LIJ System Joelle Pierre, MD Pediatric Surgeon Buffalo, NY Cosandre Romain, MD PGY 1-Surgery North Shore/LIJ System Laalitha Surapaneni, MD PGY 2- Medicine Cleveland, Ohio Louis Herve Thelusmond, MD Internal Medicine/Cardiology Brooklyn, NY Andrew Tyan, MD PGY 2- Radiology Minneapolis, MN Dany Westerband, MD Trauma Surgeon/Critical Care Specialist Maryland Nadine Zekam, MD Obstetrician/Gynecologist Jackson, MS Michael Ziegelbaum, MD Urologist North

Shore/LIJ System Louis J. Auguste, MD Surgical oncologist/General Surgeon North

Shore/LIJ System  

AchievementsCreation of the Residents LibraryDistribution of oral Hydrating solution, IV fluids

and antibiotics at the peak of the Cholera epidemic

EKG and Echocardiography coursesTwo Seminars on Diabetes mellitusGrant to provide Insulin to Type 1 Diabetics for 1

yearAdvanced Trauma Management TrainingPurchase of manikins for life support trainingMore than 150 lectures to Surgery, Medicine,

Urology, Pediatrics, Ob/GYN, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology, Orthopedics residents

AchievementsLarge supply of medications at each visit

(HTN, DM, Asthma, PUD antibiotics, etc…)Donation of 3 EKG machines, 1 Defibrillator,

1 Doppler machine and > 30 glucometersShipping of several tons of medical material

and equipment from North Shore/LIJ Health System

Internet Access for two years (P. Nacier)Observership at Brooklyn Hospital (P. Nacier

and Simact)

ImpactRecognition of AMHE as a significant player and

a Partner in the Field of Health Care in HaitiNews media

Greater participation of Non Haitian Physicians and other Health care professionals in the effort with the AMHE concept

Possible creation of regular residency rotations in Haiti

Coalescence and integration of the multiple efforts initiated by foreign groups in Haiti

IVth AMHE Mission

Vth AMHE Mission to Justinien

Advanced Trauma Course in Cap-Haitien

Urologists at Justinien

Future of the ProgramContinuity is Key – Extend the concept to

other citiesTrauma and Cardiac courses in other citiesCollection of Supplies from North Shore/LIJ

Pet Project : Tele-PathologyPerhaps Joint Venture with the private sectorNEEDS

FundingNewsletter to DonorsTAX forms for Donors

Liste of Items Needed at HUEH List of items needed in the Operating

Room of HUEH Kick buckets Mayo Tables Regular OR tables Orthopedic Tables Suture Materials Disposable cautery plates Disposable Scrub suits, Boots, Masks and

caps Sterile Gloves (All sizes) Sterile surgical drapes Paper wraps for sterilization of surgical trays

and instrument sets Betadine brushes K-Y Jelly Sterile Gauzes Overhead lights Surgical Instruments

Clamps (Allis, Babcock, Towel, Hemostats)

Scalpel handles

Full specialty trays Pediatric Surgery Neurosurgery Vascular surgery

List of Items needed by the Department of Anesthesiology

Pressure Gauge for Oxygen tanks Anesthetic Agents

Rocuronium Pancuronium Halothane Sevoflurane Depolarizing agents

EKG monitors Also Technical Support for Service and

Maintenance of Equipment Training of local technicians Calibration of equipment