IOWD Expands Programs

With the encouragement of the Rwandan Ministry of Health, IOWD has expanded our programs to include specialists in the following fields: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecological Laparoscopy, Urology, Colon/Rectal, Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Anesthesiology, ICU/Pulmonary Pathology, Neo-Natalogy, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urology and Nurse Anesthetists. The doctors present lectures, perform surgeries, go on "rounds", participate in daily staff meetings, mentor doctors in training, and offer suggestions for improvements in protocols, and create templates, codes and specific protocols for use in the pathology laboratory. After each mission, medical reports are compiled by each team of specialists and presented to the Ministry of Health.

Touching the lives of so many patients has been remarkable...from a 2 year old boy, to teenagers, to adults, IOWD doctors and nurses have made a significant medical contribution in Rwanda. Our IOWD team members have pledged to return again and again to continue their work at Kibagabaga, King Faisal and CHUK. Considering the wonderful thank you letters that IOWD has received from Rwandan doctors, we know we will always be welcome!

Dr. Jim Greenberg, Obstetrician/Gynecologist concentrated on teaching skills in regard to C-sections at Kibagabaga Hospital. Dr. Jim brought 10 C-section kits...each filled with 20 new instruments, all of which were donated to the Maternity Department. The instruments were graciously donated by Codman, a division of Johnson and Johnson. This new concept of having a specific number of important instruments in a C-section tray, was approved by the Ministry of Health. It will allow the doctors to move quickly and efficiently through this specific surgery.

Dr. Michael Yaker, Pediatrician, also spent most of his time with the Pediatric staff at Kibagabaga Hospital. Michael had brought 2 "special" dolls with him in order to teach pediatric resuscitation. The staff at Kibagabaga was fascinated by the doll and what could be done with it (a heart beat could be created, it could cry, etc.). Dr. Michael also visited Kimironko Health Center. The nurses and midwives were taught about resuscitation in a very clear and exact way. Each participant in the class was allowed to apply techniques to the doll. It was a wonderful experience for Dr. Michael and for his students!

Pediatric nurse practicing how to resuscitate on Dr. Michael's doll.	Dr. Michael at Kimironko Health Center with nurses and mid wives. He presented this resuscitation chart to the Center.
Standing, Dr. George, Dr. Sadoscar, Dr. Ramses and Dr. Arlette. Seated are Dr. Victor, Dr. Alphonse Butoyi and Dr. Jim...all are watching a presentation that Dr. Jim is showing on his computer.	The famous doll with Dr. Michael and Dr. Christian Umuhoza.
Nurse Anesthetist, Janet Dewan, resuscitating a newborn, with the help of a Rwandan nurse.	Dr. Ralph Chesson answering questions after his lecture on fistulas.
Dr. Stacey Knox, Obstetrician/Gynecologist lecturing on C-section surgeries.	Nurse Anesthetist, David Dirito, gets a thank you from a Mom in the neonatal unit, after David presents her with clothing for her new baby.
Ob/Gyn Resident, Dr. Victor Mivumbi and Ob/Gyn specialist, Dr. Jim Greenberg.	Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kristi Pielstick, with her patient.
Colon/Rectal surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Freed, lecturing on the anus at the National Hospital, CHUK.	Dr. Daniel Brodie, ICU/Pulmonary specialist, lecturing at King Faisal Hospital.
Dr. Jeannie Kim, assisted by Dr. Scott Eder, teaching Residents in Laparoscopy surgery.	Dr. Jeffrey Freed, Colon/rectal surgeon, with a team at King Faisal Hospital.
Nurse Anesthetist, Kathryn Phares, and her patient at Kibagabaga Hosptial.	Nurse Suzy Arencibia and Nurse Anesthetist Janet Dewan lecturing on protocols at Kibagabaga Hospital.