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Annual Report to its Membership

Annual Report to its Membership. Guyana Medical Relief, Inc. MAY 3, 2009. AGENDA. 1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch and Social Hour 2:00 – 4:00 pm PROGRAM Welcome & Introductions - Dr. Michael Scott, President Minutes of Last Meeting - Karen Layne, Secretary

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Annual Report to its Membership

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  1. Annual Report to its Membership Guyana Medical Relief, Inc. MAY 3, 2009

  2. AGENDA • 1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch and Social Hour • 2:00 – 4:00 pm PROGRAM • Welcome & Introductions - Dr. Michael Scott, President • Minutes of Last Meeting - Karen Layne, Secretary • 2008 Treasurer’s Report - Sonia Isaacs, Treasurer • Project/Committee Reports: • Stemming the Tide & Mobile Clinic - Sonia Isaacs • Deskan Medical Mission - Sonia Isaacs • Linden and Bartica Hospital reports - Herb Glasgow • Election process for Board of Directors – Earle Charles • Government Hospitals: • Shipments and Projects- Sharir Chan • 2009 Plans - Sharir Chan • Questions and Comments

  3. Welcome & Introductions • Welcome members, guests and supporters • Introduction of members of GMR’s Working Committee • Other key points

  4. Presentation of Minutes • Minutes of Last AGM Meeting – Karen Layne

  5. 2008 Financial Report Sonia Isaacs Treasurer

  6. 2008 INCOME STATEMENT

  7. 2008 INCOME

  8. 2008 FUNDRAISERS

  9. 2008 EXPENSES

  10. 2008 GENERAL FUND PROJECTS

  11. 2008 GENERAL FUND ADMIN/OTHER EXPENSES

  12. Project Committee Reports Starting with Sonia Isaacs

  13. Stemming the Tide Project Sonia Isaacs

  14. Project – Stemming the TideSonia Isaacs – Project Coordinator • A program run by St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, to diagnose, treat and care for persons living with HIV/AIDS. • It is free and has no governmental funding. • Emphasis on testing pregnant women to prevent transmission of the disease from mother to child.

  15. Stemming the Tide Program cont’d FREE SERVICES OFFERED: • HIV testing and counseling • Food voucher program • Home Based care program started in 2006 • In March 2007 a Hospice Centre was opened • Follow up care incl. drugs, lab tests, x-ray etc. • Program can now provide holistic patient care - treatment at the acute phase, continuity phase, rehab and end of life and home based care. • In 2007, program expanded to Davis Memorial and Bartica Hospital

  16. Stemming the Tide Program cont’d

  17. ST. JOSEPH MERCYMOBILE CLINIC Sonia Isaacs

  18. MOBILE CLINIC • Provides local communities with free medical services to low or no-income families • 2008 was the 12th Anniversary of this service and need keeps growing. • Supported 100% by donations • 90% of patients served earn less than G$13,000 p.a. = US$66. Remaining 10% earn less than G$25,000 p.a. = US$126

  19. MOBILE CLINIC

  20. MOBILE CLINIC • Host Health Fairs in local communities to educate on subjects of diet, hypertension, diabetes and other health issues. • In 2008, another area of service added – Princess street residents living near a garbage dump site. Health affected by daily burning of garbage. • Grief and coping skills counseling offered, especially to the elderly • GMR funded $5,000 in 2006 and $10,000 in 2007, $5,000 in 2008 and committed $5,000 for 2009.

  21. Deskan Medical Project Sonia Isaacs

  22. Project – Deskan Medical Mission • Deskan Institute and Training, Inc. – a non-profit organization in Atlanta, led by Guyanese – Dr. Joan Liverpool. • 2008 marked the 6th Volunteer Medical and Training mission to Guyana. • Focus on education on preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS/STD/TB and other infections, as well as medical treatment. • Continued outreach to Amerindian communities on a variety of health issues.

  23. Deskan Medical Mission cont’d • Medical Mission conducted in July – August 2008. • Served approx. 450 adults and children • Communities served: St. Cuthbert's Mission, Kuru Kururu, Craig/Grove village and Buxton. • GMR 2008 Funding was $3,000 and commitment for 2009 is also $3,000

  24. LINDEN Hospital Report Herb Glasgow

  25. LINDEN Hospital The Linden Hospital Fund Committee 2009 Lorna Frank Kevin & Iza Frank William & Bridgett Grant Vibert & Ederle Allen Tony & Beth Lewis Herb & Pat Glasgow Victor & Eileen Wright

  26. The Linden Hospital Complex Anticipated Opening – May 2009 The Old Hospital – April 2008 The New Hospital – April 2008

  27. Equipment Sent - 2008

  28. The Medical Situation • Shortage of Doctors • 11 Cuban Doctors of 32 promised • Shortage of Technicians • Local Training Needed • An Anesthetic Machine • Existing Machine Failed • An Incinerator

  29. LHFC - 2009 • The 11th Annual Guyana Breakfast • September 12, 2009 • The Chapel at St. Francis, Atwater, Los Angeles www.guyanamedicalrelief.com

  30. BARTICA Hospital Report Herb Glasgow

  31. BARTICA Hospital The Bartica Hospital Fund Committee 2009 Relatives and Friends of the GOMES/GLASGOW Family

  32. A BHFC Visit - April 2008

  33. The Bartica Hospital Children’s Ward – April 2008 Children’s Ward – April 2009

  34. The Medical Situation • Shortage of Doctors • Cuban Medical Brigade • 11 Cuban Doctors of 32 promised • Shortage of Technicians • Local Training Needed • An ECG Machine

  35. BHFC - 2009 • The 2nd Annual Bartica Luncheon • To Be Decided www.guyanamedicalrelief.com

  36. Electing GMR’s Board of Directors Earle Charles

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