Hopital Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart Hospital) (Supported by: CRUDEM)

CRUDEM being supported by a CRUDEM in St Louis: https://www.archstl.org/350-volunteers-pack-113000-meals-for-haitians-6744

This site acted as a "Cholera Treatment Center - CTC"

6/23/11: Posted on CHHN group by Ted Kaplan

We have received the following clarification on methods of referring patients to Hopital Sacre Coeur to be evaluated and/or operated on by visiting surgical teams (check our calendar for dates of these teams):

HSC and CRUDEM recommend the referring person send an email with all of the patients you have to refer to Mr. Raymond Delnatus jdelnatus@yahoo.fr and copy Emmanuella (in charge of clinics) emmbeliard@yahoo.fr , Dr. Charlemeau (CEO) bernesc@yahoo.fr , Dr. Previl (medical director) haroldprevil@yahoo.fr , and CRUDEM President Dr. Peter KellyLPPJS@aol.com .

Msr Delnatus usually responds within 24 hours with an appointment. He will try to arrange one early in the week of the surgical team so that there is time to schedule the patient if surgery is needed and able to be done. If the case is urgent then just call Msr Delnatus on his cell phone (3782-6823). He is also the one to address with requests for reductions in fees due to financial hardship. We are expecting a fee schedule, and will post that when we receive it for your reference. Please note that children up to age 5 are treated for no charge.

If you have general concerns about this, you can address them with CRUDEM president, Dr. Peter Kelly LPPJS@aol.com
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12/12/10 Lpar Note:
CHHN is no longer tracking. Last update Nov. 25th: well stocked and not requiring any assistance.
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From: Denise Kelly
Date: November 22, 2010 11:58:48 AM CST
To: iceaxe5 @gmail.com
Subject: Hopital Sacre Coeur, Milot, Haiti

Dear Dr Wilson,

Could you please add the CTC at Hopital Sacre Coeur in Milot on your map and list of CTC sites? We have a CTC with the following characteristics:Triage independent of the hospital,rooms for different levels of care,sanitation and waste management policies, staff exclusively allocated to the center.

As of Friday November 19th, we had received 214 patients with cholera at the CTC at Hopital Sacre Coeur in Milot. 160 have been discharged,12
died,42 are now in the quarantine area. We anticipate that the number of cholera patients will increase drastically this week now that the road between Cap Haitien and Milot has reopened.

Many thanks for all you are doing to help coordinate the response effort,

Denise Kelly
Executive Director
CRUDEM Foundation (responsible for operations of Hopital Sacre Coeur, Milot, Haiti)
www.crudem.org

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Posted on HEAS by Dr. Keenan 11/10/10

I also understand that they are treating people(cholera patients) at Milot
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GPS Coord. Lat. 19.6047 Long. -72.2186 (approx.)
Helipand location: 19degrees 36'42.78"N, 72degree 12'25.54"W
Fully functional
4 Surgical teams
50 Physicians
25 Nurses
General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, vascular surgery
Interanl Medicine, Cardiology, Infectious Disease
Pharmacy available
Blood available
Other Services: Pediatrics, PostOp Management, Obstetrics, Mental Health, Rehab
Ventilators- 10 adult, 4 children
Can receive trauma emergencies for stabilization and urgent care 24/7
50 ER beds
Beds: Intensive Care 8, Med./Surgical 130, OR 6, Orthopedics 100, Pediatrics 15, Rehab. 130
Ambulance
accessible by road

Community Health Services Programs
As the only reliable medical provider for 225,000 people, Hôpital Sacré Coeur places tremendous emphasis on public health education and preventative care. In 2008, the Community Health Department experienced unprecedented growth with a 45% increase in patient visits. By giving individuals and families knowledge and skills, we empower and encourage them to take control of their lives for a healthier future.

Nutrition Center
If they show signs of malnourishment, children visiting the hospital as outpatients are referred by a medical professional to the Nutrition Center program. Located on the north campus across the street from the hospital, the Nutrition Center cares for an average of 23 infants and toddlers each day.

On Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 1:30pm, each child receives two balanced meals, nutritional snacks and vitamin supplements. On Fridays, the children are sent home with a small provision for Saturday and Sunday. Organized games, physical exercise, singing, dancing and storytelling promote healthy stimulation and relationships. Children are also toilet trained and coached in proper hygiene. Progress is tracked closely and regularly to prevent any recidivism. Mothers or guardians take part in monthly health education programs geared toward proper health maintenance and preventative care.

Over the past three years, more and more children referred to the program, live outside the village of Milot and are unable to make daily trips to the center. Each month, approximately 52 children receive weekly dry rations. Hurricanes in the fall of 2008 caused a temporary expansion of this service to over 85 children.

Mobile Clinic
Rough terrain and a severe lack of transportation makes it often impossible for many in the region to visit Hôpital Sacré Coeur and receive the care they desperately need. In October 2003, the hospital launched a Mobile Clinic operation in response to this challenge. Two teams of medical professionals travel throughout the countryside and bring preventative care and treatment to confined and isolated persons. One mobile clinic team consists of a nurse mid-wife and public health nurse that provide pre-natal care and HIV testing and counseling. The other team includes a nurse practitioner, family practice resident and health promoter that provide primary care services. The Mobile Clinic teams cover eight sites on a regular schedule for 5-6 hours per day and make approximately 100-200 patient visits per week. In 2008, there were 1,190 Mobile Clinic patient visits!

HIV/AIDS Prevention
A program to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS from mother to child, as well as provide voluntary counseling and testing programs, began in September 2005 in conjunction with the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB). In August 2005, Hôpital Sacré Coeur began participating in the anti-viral treatment program called the AIDS Relief Project to treat entire families affected by HIV/AIDS. Under this grant program (currently funded by Catholic Relief Services and the CMMB), Hôpital Sacré Coeur's is serving hundreds of individuals. CRS and CMMB funding for this program will end in 2009.

Blood Bank
In the spring of 2005, Hôpital Sacré Coeur began operating a much needed regional blood bank. Patients from the region as well as area dispensaries and a smaller area hospital make regular use of this facility. The Red Cross provides the hospital with the necessary equipment, supplies, staff training, and funds required to pay the salary of one technician.

Filariasis Project
The Filariasis Project addresses the prevention and treatment of the secondary effects of the microfilaria parasite, which causes the disease more commonly known as elephantitis. Filariasis has been found in 20% of the student population living in the region. Hôpital Sacré Coeur is the referral center for this program, treating 1,100 people per year.

Immunization and Vaccination
The hospital conducts an immunization and vaccination program (infant, early childhood, and adult) plus health education programs for outpatients suffering from specific medical conditions (e.g., diabetes).

Family Life Center
Hôpital Sacré Coeur places tremendous emphasis on public health education and preventative care, particularly with youth. Community Health staff gives lectures in the eight secondary schools in the region. To date there have been 22 presentations on pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and sexual behavior. A new Family Life Center offering innovative and effective Natural Family Planning grew beyond our wildest dreams in its first year and demand for its services continues at an exponential rate.