Day Three Clinic
Care on the Cay (“key”)
P4GH Day 3 Clinic
We arrived at the Cay, fully rested and ready to tackle the day, having served this community in March 2024. Patients returned in hopeful anticipation they would have the same provider for their “annual” checkup. A blessing indeed for everyone-relationships cultivated.
The Cay, a mini Manhattan island without cars, motorbikes or bicycles. The people extraordinarily kind, houses built on top of houses, neighbors helping neighbors - a community defined by care.
Clinic was held in two locations - an adaptation to the space available - OB/GYN; Pediatrics and Dental in a local clinic while the remaining providers served in a gymnasium. Our resourcefulness tested - two clinics well planned and prepared.
Today’s Highlights - Pediatrics treated an 11 year old boy with double pneumonia. Together with local medical personnel we quickly facilitated for him, his mother and a nurse to be flown immediately to Roatan. His outlook, absent this decision, would have been grim.
A home visit made by wound care to a gentleman with Parkinson’s, suffering from severe ulcerations and swelling in both legs. Relief was achieved - smiles abundant - selfless sacrifice redefined.
Cardiology conducting two “field” EKG’s -patients lying on the bleachers with a camouflage tarp held up for privacy-accomplishing the unimaginable.
Orthopedics, physical therapy and occupational therapy hummed with people in joint/muscle pain-a local teacher declaring instant relief after her visit, a mans mangled leg receiving gentle care with a return visit promised tomorrow.
And let’s not forget all of the general practice, internal med providers, the MacGyver team and most of all triage - our hidden gems in triage! They are the opening show to all the greatness that happens!
See y’all tomorrow 