This presentation was put together by Travis Farhar and Kathy Coomes of ProRehab who just returned from a trip to the Jacmel clinic in Haiti. All of the info in the slides are what they think you need to know before your trip to volunteer in the clinic. Take a look to hear a first hand account!

1. Rehab in Haiti Presentation by: Travis Farhar, OTD, OTR/L, NASM-PES & Kathy Coomes, PT, CSCS

2. Mission Provide rehab services in Jacmel, Haiti Become the literal “hands and feet” for individuals who are “lost” due to their new disability Increase the accessibility to physical/occupational therapy services (never had PT/OT in Haiti before the earthquake-only massage therapists) Work along with partner organizations such as CCH, Joy in Hope, Team Canada Healing Hands, DUFH/Team Angel, PT Development LLC, ProRehab PC, Drayer Physical Therapy, and Excel Rehabilitation

3. Transportation Fly out of local airport to Miami Fly into Port-au-Prince, Haiti from Miami (2 hours and 20 min flight) Prefer you arrive in Haiti in the morning for travel purposes and leave in the afternoon Drive from Port-au-Prince to Jacmel (Jacmel is 25 miles south of Port-au-Prince through the mountains and takes at least 2 ½ hours to get there)

4. Packing List Detailed list on www.pthelpforhaiti.org Bug spray (100% Deet) Sun screen Small fan Granola/Snack Bars (a must!!!!) Chewable Pepto (you will likely get sick at least one day) Bottled water for day 1 until you get to Jacmel As much supplies as you can carry (As of July 1, 2010 there was an embargo where you can only take 2 checked bags/person. Check with airlines for current status.)

5. Port-au-Prince

6. Earthquake Damage in Port-au-Prince

7. Tent City in Port-au-Prince

8. Village Outside of Port-au-Prince

9. Drive From Port-au-Prince to Jacmel Through the Mountains

10. Driving Through the Mountains

11. Jacmel, Haiti Population of Jacmel: 50,000 Population of Commune of Jacmel: 150,000 Estimated Amputees in Jacmel: 1,000-1,500 One of the safest cities in Haiti Was an emerging tourist city prior to earthquake with artisan district and many carnivals

12. Map of Haiti

13. Future Home of Joy in Hope Ministries in Jacmel

14. Street in Jacmel

15. Outside of Refugee Camp (Pinchanit)

16. Refugee Camp (Pinchanit)

17. Kids at the Refugee Camp (Pinchanit)

18. Housing Accommodations Renovated hotel named the Isaiah 61 House Anyone that goes to Haiti from this point forward will stay at the Isaiah 61 House Feature dorm-style rooms with designated male/female bathrooms and shower facilities Have showers, but cold and very little pressure No AC, however have ceiling fans and power outlets Provide breakfast (7am) and dinner (5pm). No lunch typically so bring some granola bars/snacks WIFI at the hotel (bring a computer or smart phone if you wish to connect to the internet) Security watch the gate and make rounds around the hotel

19. Isaiah 61 House

20. Isaiah 61 House 2nd Floor

21. Isaiah 61 Front Gate with Security

22. View Off Balcony of Isaiah 61House

23. Rehab Facilities Next to St. Michael Hospital Tent shared with ER Two tables and fans Some prefab braces and wound supplies, but supplies are at a premium Extremely hot in the tent Translators are available, however their English is still not great and communication is an extreme issue

24. Rehab Clinic

25. Inside Tent

26. Supplies in the Tent

27. View From Outside the Tent

28. Shoes and Shirts in the Tent

29. Neighborhood Engagement Shirts Around Town

30. Rehab Staff Full-time American PT Nurse Massage Therapist /rehab aide Two translators Office clerk

31. Rehab Staff

32. Travis Farhar and Kathy Coomes

33. Caseload Approx 20-30 individuals a day 60% orthopedic (great deal of knee/back pain) 40% neurological (strokes are very common in Haiti) People typically come back 2-3x/week that live in the area 80% PT so OTs get ready to treat back/knee pain and assist PT Some documentation to help keep track of patients Fairly organized for Haiti

34. Burns

35. Strokes

36. Fractures/Dislocations

37. Knee/Back Pain

38. The Patients Are So Appreciative!

39. Estimated Costs Flight/Hotel in Miami- $850 In country lodging/transportation costs- $700 Supplies- $100 In country misc - $100 Fees/Misc- $100 Total: Estimated at $1,600-$1,900 for entire trip (Many creative charity/donation ideas on www.pthelpforhaiti.org to help offset the cost)

40. Conclusion Once in a lifetime opportunity Very rewarding (patients are so appreciative) Expensive (can write off 100% of travel and lodging costs on your taxes) Still in desperate need for therapists/medical staff

41. Useful Resources www.pthelpforhaiti.org http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/haiti.aspx http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

42. Contact Persons Karen Carr Director of CCH Email: Karen@cchaiti.org or Michelle McBride Project Coordinator for CCH Cell: (804) 400-3096 Email: Michelle@cchaiti.org

43. Isaiah 61 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. -Isaiah 61:1 (New International Version)

44. Do Your Part to Help Haiti!