Dr. Alessi was part of a team of 15 health professionals from Norwich, CT and St. Peter’s in Greenville, NC that volunteered in Haiti at St. Damien’s pediatric Hospital. His video and photos provide a look inside St. Damien’s and show the vital role of Fr. Rick Frechette and this hospital in caring for children of Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake. You can read more about their experience here: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x196133580/Dr-Anthony-Alessi-All-of-us-found-our-roles-in-Haiti
Our group outside Our Lady of Florida Passionist Retreat House in West Palm Beach, FL with Fr. Paul Wierichs on the morning of departure. Photo contributed by Anthony G. Alessi, MD
Doctors and nurses from Norwich, CT and Greenville, NC in the hangar of Mission Flights International before boarding the plane to Port-au-Prince, Haiti Photo contributed by Anthony G. Alessi, MD
Chapel at St. Damien's
Women and infants lining up to be seen at St. Damien's at 6:00 am
In the triage tent with some injured children receiving toy cars and bracelets I brought along. Photo contributed by Anthony G. Alessi, MD
Young child with nerve injury to left arm. Photo contributed by Anthony G. Alessi, MD