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Our latest adventures in Haiti

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Back Where We Belong!

I think most everyone slept well last night…especially since it was not on an airport floor! The night sounds did not disapoint and breakfast was delicious – first taste of local mango…the best. It wasn’t long before we were loaded up and on the road to Les Cayes. Garry made the ride very comfortable and in just over 4 hours we were at the pier loading supplies and ourselves on the boat for the passage to Ile a Vache.  We were greeted by the local children and accompanied up the hill to our home for the week. I’m pretty sure Maya and Kelly have new suitors.  Read More

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Team Starfish Has Landed Safely…

…and I immediately found my Happy Place!

You guessed it….the rooftop at St. Joseph’s Guest House in Port au Prince. After a long day traveling, the breeze was very welcome. We have arrived short one bag, but more importantly, short one member. We miss you Mike, we wish for your speedy recovery and look forward to you joining Team Starfish in the near future!

We do have 2 additional new members to the family, Dr. Kelly and future Dr. Maya! It is always great to add new members to this family as we will need many to make our dream a reality!  Read More

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We Are At It Again!

That’s right, we are already planning our return to Ile a Vache and have assembled a team of 9 dedicated individuals to help deliver needed healthcare services – once again a core group of team members will be traveling: Kitty, Carey, Chelsea, Melila, Jil & Rusty along with another 2 new members.  I am excited to report I will not be the only pediatrician for this trip – welcome aboard Dr Kelly Henchel!! I will be happy to share some of my senior citizen patients with you. We also welcome a great friend of mine from my days in the Navy – Beaufort South Carolina’s City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, Mike McFee.  Mike has experience on previous mission trips but this will be his first to Haiti and with a medical team…I feel a new pharmacist in the making!!

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