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Medical technology need not be sophisticated to be effective
Original article can be found at The Economist
“EVEN in rich countries childbirth is not a tidy affair. On an earthen floor in a dimly lit home in Bangladesh it can be a killer. Bangladesh
If you are a mother, you can remember the excitement surging through you on your way to the hospital to give birth. It’s a life changing moment and we place our trust in everyone and everything around us going perfectly. In America we expect nothing less! Imagine being in labor alone in your home or knowing
By Berenice Quirino — Staff reporter
Updated: 05/10/2013 11:45:52 PM PDT
KELSEYVILLE — She was up all night until 5 a.m. For 12 hours, Jasmin Clarke was by the side of a woman in labor at a hospital in Nepal. Eventually, after letting a midwife rest for a
Worldwide Healing Hands is overwhelmed with gratitude and pride today as Dr. Paula Dhanda receives the 2013 Medical American Red Cross Real Heroes award, which “recognizes those in our community who have shown courage, dedication and character through extraordinary acts of heroism and kindness.”
A young man risks his own life to save residents of a local apartment fire, a member of our armed forces inspires his community despite his injuries, and a social justice advocate’s passion for education has made a great impact on prison inmates. These are just a few of the powerful stories that will be presented at the 10th Annual
Statement of Policy
As Issued by the Executive Board of the
American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists and the American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Nepal’s Salyan District maternity ward
Photo: Phuong Tran/IRIN
KATHMANDU, 18 March 2013 (IRIN) – While health experts applaud Nepal’s declining maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in recent years, they say this gain is unsustainable if the country does not address its lack of qualified health staff, especially midwives, to keep women in childbirth alive.
I listened to Dr. Paula Dhanda speak about her Mission to Nepal at a presentation in Kelseyville on March 14, 2013. The presentation inspired me to write these words.
She is more than a doctor. Dr. Paula Dhanda
The American Red Cross recognizes and honors outstanding individuals or groups for being real heroes. These people have made a difference by performing acts of courage, or selflessly giving time and effort to benefit others. From all walks of life, these people are proof that one person can make a significant and positive impact
Kathie Faloon, RN and I have worked together for 23 years. She is a wonderful caring nurse who has attended thousands of births and cared for countless women. We have worked side by side under the most challenging circumstances where I have witnessed her skill, compassion and willingness to go above and
