Dr. Patricia Nicholas visits Haiti

CAMSA’s immediate past president Dr. Patricia Nicholas spent a week in Haiti from January 19 to 25 treating patients and assessing what ongoing role CAMSA will play in helping to ease the suffering of earthquake victims.

Dr. Nicholas moved to the US from her native Haiti at age 14 and received her degree in Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM). Well known for her philanthropic efforts in the Long Island Miller Place and Wading River communities, it was hardly surprising that her immediate reaction to the earthquake disaster was to join a team, collect supplies and head down to Haiti to make her contribution.

The team worked in Leogane, a town just west of Port Au Prince and was stationed at the compound of Asile St. Vincent De Paul Retirement Home. They saw and treated hundreds of patients, providing medical and surgical care of the collapsed hospital next door.

Dr. Nicholas is concerned that many of the smaller communities like Leogane which have great need are not getting adequate attention. In addition to the general health concerns of the displaced, she is particularly worried that newborns will not get adequate nutrition and necessary immunizations, and that pregnant mothers will not get prenatal care.

She sees CAMSA’s ongoing role in Haiti as one that targets smaller communities and vulnerable children and pregnant women.

The following links provide information on Dr. Nicholas and her visit to Haiti.

• CBS 4 Ft.Lauderdale
• Palm Beach Post News
• Times Review
• Daily Me

Volunteers needed for Haiti

CAMSA is planning several medical missions to Haiti over the next 12 months. Dr. Nicholas will be spearheading our efforts and will be returning to Haiti on February 12. Those wishing to join this and other missions should email her immediately at healthystep@aol.com for information and criteria.

Supplies needed for Haiti

Medical and non-medical supplies are needed for CAMSA’s upcoming missions to Haiti. Please email Dr. Nicholas at healthystep@aol.com for information on drop off sites. Click here to see a list of useful items.

Thanks for your donations

Our thanks to all those who donated to our Haiti earthquake relief fund. Your donations will help to purchase much needed medical supplies which CAMSA will use in multiple missions to Haiti over the coming months. Please continue your donations since the need will be ongoing for many years. Donate Now