Desperately needed medicine and medical supplies will be shipped directly to Haiti Saint-Louis du Nord, Haiti - Northwest Haiti Christian Mission is working with aid organizations across the country of Haiti to provide relief to victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital city.
Among the biggest immediate needs in Haiti are medicine and medical supplies. Hospitals around the country are vitally low on even the most basic materials for treating the sick and wounded.
Northwest Haiti Christian Mission has opened a collection center for donated goods at Jesus Cares at Exit 0 In Clarksville IN. For more information about dropping off donated items, please contact Paul Stensrudat 502-541-2353.
"Every donation of food or medicine that we get will impact lives beyond measure," said Cameron Mayhill, Northwest Haiti Christian Mission's
director of development. "We responded immediately with medical supplies, but now we need help to make sure we can meet the basic needs in the near future and for months to come."
The following items are in greatest demand:
Medicine (Non-Prescription)
Tylenol (adult and children's); Ibuprofen, Prenatal Vitamins, Stool Softeners, Polyvisol Infant Drops, Infant Tylenol, Children's liquid Ibuprofen, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Antifungal Cream, Hydrocortisone cream, Children's Vitamins
Medicine (Prescription)
All Antibiotics, especially cephalosporins, Metronidazole P.O. IV; IV fluids; Ringers Lactate , 0.9% NaCl, Zofran, phenergan Lidocaine, Iron supplements (ferrous sulfate), Pitocin (comes in 10 unit vials), Methergine (comes in vials), Amoxicillin (tablets), Gentamycin (IV), Ampicillin (IV), Rocephin, Erythromycin Eye Ointment
Medical Supplies
44 gauze pads, conforming bandage (i.e. Kerlix), Betadine, gloves, underpads, thermometers, pressure cuffs
Food
High-protein foods such as peanut butter, protein bars, beans, canned meat, baby formula, rice, Canned Goods Northwest Haiti Christian Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to rescue others from hardship, restore families and communities to wholeness, and redeem lives to their full potential in Jesus name. For more than 30 years, NWHCM has demonstrated its commitment to help bring people out of spiritual, physical and social poverty.
