Haiti's Childrens Home (HCH) ~ (Supported by: Haiti Children's Aid Society - HCAS) - 2010 Haiti Earthquake

11/12/10 LTel:

Per missionary Shae Hellman on site at Haiti Children's Home (HCH) , she Twittered today that the hospital behind their compound has a 'CTC' Tent set up (not confirmed if this is an official CTC though).

The childrens home is in need of stocking antibiotics sensitive to Cholera. They have two children infected with Cholera. One was treated and discharged, another still being hydrated with IV fluids.

ANTIBIOTICS NEEDED:

Ciprofloxacin: 35 people
Azithromycin: 33 people

They also need a volunteer Nurse on hand that can administer IV's for Cholera if it becomes necessary.

There is great concern that the 32 children are at high risk for contracting Cholera, many of who are physical special needs kids.

Please contact Melinda Smith (in charge) at: 3-837-1514

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10/29/10 LTel:

This site is in reverse quarantine mode due to the Cholera Epidemic and currently seeking temporary shelter in the event that Tropical Storm Tomas turns into a hurricane.

They sleep outside in makeshift shelter as their building is not safe as a result of the Jan. quake.

If anyone can help this site contact: Leslie @citizenactionteam.org

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10/10 NEEDS LIST FROM THE SITE:

Donated Items

Equipment we still need

* apnea monitor
* infant heart/respiration/ B/P monitor with EKG reading on screen

If you wish to donate items to the orphanage, the following are needed on a contining basis.

* Pediatric and infant nasal cannulas (for oxygen)
* Meter or two for oxygen tanks
* 2 or 3 bubble humidifiers to use with the oxygen tanks
* 24G IV catheters
* prn IV adapters
* IV houses
* IV arm boards
* skin staples
* 4x4 nonsterile gauze
* 2x2 non sterile gauze
* '2nd skin' dressing for blisters
* kangaroo pump bags for enteral feedings
* 60cc luer tip syringes
* 20 and 30 cc syringes
* benadryl elixir
* gripe water
* ovol or simethicone drops
* calamine
* caladryl
* 1 or 2 large containers Eucerin cream
* Small or medium sized non-vinyl gloves
* Tri-visol, Poly visol, fer-in-sol
* Cocoa Butter/Aloe skin Cream(Hollywood Beauty)-Wal-Mart 1-2 tubs/year
* Children's Multi-vitamins-chewable
* Formula-soy or milk based
* Kids toothpaste
* Pabulum-infant cereal
* Anti-fungal cream-talk to a pharmacist you may be able to by it in a 500 ml jar
* Triple anti-biotic ointment
* Plastic medical tape
* Baby Lotion
* Silvadene (for burns) 1 container
* 8 oz bottle liners
* Bactine
* Gentian Violet 1 or 2
* Cold Medicine-Advil/Tylenol
* Socks
* Little Tikes ride-on toys
* Barrettes/Bobbles
* Label maker
* Powerade or Gatorade powder
* Medicine cups/spoons
* Pens and sharpies
* Hanging file folders-Legal size-1 box
* Envelopes-business size (10.4 X 24.3 cm)
* Brown(gold ) letter size envelopes (9 X 12 in ?)
* Photo Albums-large (300 pics) 4x6 with a memo line-12 of them
* White erasers
* Fat wax crayons-preschool size
* Ear Thermometer
* Kindergarten paper tablets-wide rule for beginner writers
* Wide rule loose-leaf or coil bound scribblers
* **Hemocue: B-Hemoglobin microcuvettes(testing strips for Hemoglobin machine)
* Tea Tree oil or a product called Melagel
* Infant swing seats for a swing set outside for the babies

Don't need

* Expired Vaccutainer systems
* Baby powder
* Toothbrushes
* Band-aids

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FROM THE WEBSITE:

UPDATE: January 20th
Haiti Children's Home was damaged during an after shock and was deemed unsafe by the U.N. The staff and kids are currently staying on the grounds of the orphanage. The UN is going to deliver tents which they can use for now. They have enough food and water for the moment. Melinda is working on getting the kids out of Haiti and into the States. Please cover them with your prayers and check back for further updates.

UPDATE Jan-20: The earthquake this morning did affect Mirebalais & Melinda said they were shook pretty bad. They've evacuated out of the building as they feel it's no longer safe. Everyone is doing fine; just a little upset. They have plenty of food. She's working very hard 2 figure out a plan & asked that everyone sit tight & wait for news. We're working n the best interest of all the children.

UPDATE Jan-14: Melinda has brought some people from Port-au-Prince to the orphanage for medical care, she is back in PaP right now. Jojo and Mathieu are safe and accounted for.

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Donations for HCH
Champion City Church has graciously agreed to take donations for Haiti Children's Home and issue tax receipts for Canadians only. They are able to do this only temporarily as an emergency measure until February 14, 2010. You can send cheques to:

Champion City Church
7531-152 C Ave.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5C 3L2

Please make your cheque out to "Champion City Church", write in the cheque memo "Haiti Relief" and include your full name and address.

http://www.haitichildrenshome.com/
http://www.haitichildrenshome.blogspot.com/
http://www.loriinhaiti.blogspot.com/

Stateside Address for HCH:

MAILING ADDRESS:
Haiti Childrens Home
Unit 2011-EBM
3170 Airman's Dr.