Dr. Brennan's Report Fef 2003

Dr. Brennan's report is a 4 part document covering the February 2003 trip to Hoa Binh Province.

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Day One: Follow-up on hypertension patients and individual cases at 3 Communes

The followups at Hien Luong, Toan Son, and Cao Son were spotty, not all the patients returned and rechecks had not been done. We provided refills of meds for everyone who did return; Kathye examined everyone and made a few minor changes in some prescriptions. Read more

Day Two: Dan Hoa Commmune and Primary School

The staff at the Dan Hoa Health Center did an excellent job of following the patients and utilizing the funds we left with them to complete all lab work and EKG's, as well as to purchase new beds and refurbish the Center. It was very satisfying to see their enthusiasm and the pride they felt in doing a great job. They had everything ready for us including all of the medications we had left with them. Read more

Day Three: Tu Ly Middle School:

This school appears to me to be one of the most needy and most deserving of our contacts. The school personnel exhibit a great attitude of caring for their students. The 450 students represent 4 ethnic minority groups: Muong, Dao, Thai and Tay. The school is an important focal point in the lives of these impoverished children. Read more

Day Four: Ha and Kirk

I made another follow-up visit to Duong Van Ha, the boy who received cleft lip repair from Drs Norris and Ke in 2001; with money we gave them last November, the family purchased 3 little pigs. Ha had his first taste of peanut butter, and is doing well in a school program for gifted students made possible by tuition provided by Project Vietnam. Read more