The amazing team aboard the USNS Comfort have done all of this!

*Triaged 6,731 medical patients
*Performed surgery on 161 patients
*2,167 dental patient encounters (and there were 5,502 dental services done)
*11,392 prescriptions were filled ashore
*703 x-rays were done ashore

*2,354 veterinary services were performed ashore
*658 animals were treated

*1,558 pairs of glasses and sunglasses were given out

*The Seabees (the civil engineers aboard), went in to renovate the General Hospital Pharmacy and Dormitory and here's what they did.
*Replaced 1800 SqFt of roofing
*Repaired/replaced 5504 SqFt of wood veneer sheets, 2 toilets, 3 sinks and 2 showers
*Painted 8654 SqFt of wall space
*Replaced 15 glass window slates and water pump for existing water tank
*Installed 2700 SqFt of wire, 26 fluorescent lights, 1 floodlight, 16 ceiling fans, 31 receptacles, 14 light switches and built a 18' x 3' counter with door
*Constructed 12'x12' office space
*Installed 990 SqFt of plywood over existing floor in 6 rooms and hallway

These do not mention all of the things accomplished by everyone here on the ship...it is only a glimpse but a pretty good view of how awesome a team can be when we are all on the same accord.

As we leave Haiti, I think of all the people that I had the pleasure of singing to during my non-mission (volunteer) performances with Aaron. I am so happy that if only for 10 minutes, we were able to bring a smile to the faces of those who probably have spent so much time worrying about their specific ailment...we were able to possibly make them feel like they had no medical problems...and that everything was alright.

As we prepare to go onto location number two, I am thinking of ways to up the anty to make things even that much better...for me and for the patients....

Thanks for stopping by....
Keisha