Our team, along with the Bishop, assembling before the dedication 
The Bishop speaking to our team 
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​Outside the clinic entrance - as the clinic is being dedicated 
Bishop and other clergy during the dedication of the clinic 

Dedication of St. Michel Medical Clinic

First Visit Of Most Rev Bishop Desinord Jean in Saltadere
Update Tuesday AM March 7th
On Monday, the Haitian Clinic staff and our three Doctors saw 63 patients, while the CSM students at St. Michel School took a number of individual and group photos of the students. 
​Today Tuesday the students are doing art projects with the older students, these will result in new note cards, which in a few weeks will be available for sale at St. Thomas Church.
The three doctors will visit the St. Joseph Clinic in nearby Thomassique, a larger village to the east.  Their clinic has been in existence about 10 years.  The visit goal is to gain information the operation of clinics in this region of Haiti.  Several of us have met with staff at the clinic on previous visits and were impressed by their accomplishments.   This clinic is supported by the Medical Missionaries in the Diocese of Arlington.
The weather is still favorable in Haiti, and we wish the team good luck on their work today
The team sends its sincere thanks for all the support received from our Parishes in Charlottesville.
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Friday March 3, 2017 (as updated Monday afternoon March 6th, 2017)
A group of 3 doctors from our committee (Dr. August Sanusi, Dr. Jim Daniero, and Dr. Anne Knasel) and 11 CMS students arrived at Port-au-Prince, Haiti for a 6 day visit in Saltadere.
The objective of the group was
  • Participate in the dedication of the revitalized medical clinic on Sunday, March 5th.
  • Meet with the Bishop of Hinche, and other regional and local individuals who have helped the clinic come to reality
  • Assist local clinic staff and the Haitian patients about their health issues on Monday and Tuesday March 6th and 7th
  • Assess the needs of the medical office for medicines and supplies
  • Provide training for the Haitian staff
  • Plan for any needed clinic equipment upgrades
In addition, the CSM students are to take individual photos of the school children of St. Michel school to update our sponsorship data
The trip has a recreational and spiritual aspect in addition.  The group has taken hikes around the village and Maria Wnorowski and other CSM students have prepared reflections as part of a group prayer activity planned or each day.
The group will leave Saltadere, Wednesday March 8th and arrive back in Charlottesville early Thursday March 9th. Please keep the group and the people of Saltadere in your prayers.
So far, the group has had a fruitful visit and are engaged with performing the tasks in alignment with the goals of the trip.
The weather has been favorable and our Haitian hosts have been very accommodating.
Keep returning to this page for more updates  
A dental focused group will visit the clinic later in March.
CSM students have a front row seat to the dedication of the clinic 

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