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The Annual General Meeting of Guyana Medical Relief was held on May 19, 2013, led by President Dr. Michael Scott. The meeting included minutes from the previous meeting, financial reports, and project committee updates. Notable discussions included the 2012 medical mission and plans for the 2013 health conference and medical clinics. The Linden and Bartica Hospital Fund Committees also outlined their goals for expanding medical services in their respective communities and enhancing training for healthcare providers. Community support is critical for ongoing efforts.
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Guyana Medical Relief • Annual General Meeting • May 19, 2013
Welcome & Introductions • Dr. Michael Scott - President
Minutes of Last Meeting • Karen Layne - Secretary
2012Financial Report Sonia Isaacs Chief Financial Officer
Project Committee Reports 2012 PROJECTS
Deskan Medical Project Sonia Isaacs
Project – Deskan Medical Mission • Deskan Institute and Training, Inc. – a non-profit organization in Atlanta, led by Guyanese – Dr. Joan Liverpool. • July 2012 trip marked the 10th Volunteer Medical and Training mission to Guyana . • The team consists of volunteer Nurses, Doctors, social workers, Educators and other volunteers. • 2013 Mission trip planned for July 2013 and will be a combination of a Health Conference and medical clinics.
Deskan Medical Mission cont’d • 2012 Mission Trip: • GMR arranged for a donation of medical supplies to Deskan from DRI for a total value of $327,664. • Deskan sponsored a medical conference that covered many of the diseases common in Guyana – Hypertension, diabetes, cancer, glaucoma, heart disease, etc. • Medical clinics were conducted and a special clinic session was held in Lethem.
Deskan Medical Mission cont’d 2013 Mission Trip: • Deskan will host their 2nd Global Health and Wellness Conference startingJuly 24th • Three Days of Outreach Medical Clinics planned fromAugust 2nd - August 5th, 2013 • All activities will be held at Project Dawn Medical Conference and Training Center in Lillendaal, East Coast Demerara, Guyana,
Linden Hospital Herbert Glasgow
LINDEN HOSPITAL FUND COMMITTEE • A sub-committee of GMR dedicated to providing funds for the needs of the Linden Hospital. • Its principal fund raiser is a Guyanese Breakfast held annually in September in Atwater and featuring “Guyanese Bakes and Saltfish”.
LHFC MEMBERS • Ederle Allen; Lorna Frank; Kevin Frank • William Grant; Beth Lewis; Tony Lewis • Herb Glasgow; Pat Glasgow • Victor Wright; Eileen Wright
2012/3 IN REVIEW • LHFC is preparing to launch a program to assist the medical clinics in the Linden/Wismar community. • Provided over $500,000.000 worth of medical supplies and equipment to the hospital. • Supplies and equipment shipped now reach the hospital at Kwakwani.
LHFC 2013/4 GOALS • To expand assistance to the Medical Clinics throughout the Greater Linden/ Wismar/ Christianburg Community, particularly those addressing women’s and children’s medical needs. • To support the Training needs of the Healthcare Providers in the Community.
Bartica Hospital Herbert Glasgow
BARTICA HOSPITAL FUND COMMITTEE • A sub-committee of GMR dedicated to providing funds for the needs of the Bartica Hospital. • Its principal fund raiser is a Sunday Brunch held annually in June/July – rotated among its members.
BHFC MEMBERS Urla Gomes-Abrigo; Patricia Glasgow; Angela Meredith; Herbert Glasgow; Roderick Gomes; Clement Gomes.
BHFC - 2012 • The Group’s major project, the VIA Clinic, was completed and opened last year. Inside the VIA Clinic
BHFC 2012/3 GOALS • To provide a physical therapy facility and expand the successful VIA Clinic, as needed, at the hospital. • To continue to support the Training needs of the Healthcare Providers in the Community. • To provide needed Medical equipment/Supplies where appropriate.
Davis Hospital Dr. Lloyd Stoll
New Amsterdam and Suddie Hospitals & TOMS Shoes Sharir Chan – Chief Operating Officer
Election of Board of Directors • Chairs – Earle Charles & Walter McLennan
Questions and Comments • Participants
Wrap up • Dr. Michael Scott, President