Project Ortho At The Hopital Adventiste d'Haiti

Over a week ago I received an email from Scott Nelson who had made his way to Port au Prince a couple of days after the tragedy had struck and had already started treating patients. He informed me of the incredible need for orthopaedic surgeons in the weeks to come and of his plans to devote several months to working at the Hopital Adventiste d'Haiti in an attempt to make a dent in all of the pathology. He also expressed a need for basic equipment such as a C-arm, fracture table, SIGN nails, autoclave, lab equipment, etc.

For those of you who are not familiar with Scott, he is a graduate of the Loma Linda University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program. After completing a pediatric orthopaedic fellowship in San Diego he moved his family to the Dominican Republic where he has worked at the CURE Hospital in Santa Domingo for the past 5 years. During that time he has also made 19 1-week trips to Haiti and has become quite proficient working in that challenging environment.

I'm of the mindset that I like to know where my donations are going and I would prefer to contribute to an orthopaedic-related charity in this situation. I know from firsthand experience that Scott is incredibly frugal and resourceful and will see to it that the funds/equipment that are entrusted to him will be well spent.

If you feel so moved to help you may do so in one of the ways outlined below.

Click here to make a credit card donation to Loma Linda University Global Health. In the comments section please write "Haiti Ortho."

If you prefer to write a check, make it out to Loma Linda University and in the memo section include the words "Haiti Ortho." The address is Global Health Institute, 11226 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92354. Their phone number is 909.558.8541 if you have questions. Your donation will be sent to Gift Records in Loma Linda University where a receipt will be generated for tax purposes. 

Scott has already received 2 sets of SIGN Nails which will keep him going for a few weeks and he would appreciate help to offset that cost. If you would like to contribute to the purchase of the fracture fixation nails for Haiti, click here and include the words "Scott Nelson" in the comments section.

I have been in contact with Scott over the past couple of days and he is truly grateful for your impending generosity. I have been also been working closely with Jerry Daly of the Global Health Institute to ensure that your contribution is spent wisely. Please don't hesitate to contact me through this website if you have questions and thanks again for your interest in this project.