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RELIEF EFFORTS- PHASE 1 Established a collaborative alliance with School of Pharmacy University of Puerto Rico to in order to receive and distribute medical supplies donated by several US hospitals and physicians to clinics in Puerto Rico. Coordinated, Received and Distributed over 50,000 pounds of medical supplies to clinics and hospitals throughout Puerto Rico.
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We made donations to the following non-profit organizations to aid in their hurricane recovery processes: 1. SER de Puerto Rico Contribution for: Power Generator & Water Cistern for Ponce Facility This is the only center that provides multidisciplinary services including education and rehabilitation in the Southern Region. It receives participants from the South, East and Central Region. 2. Hospital Pediátrico Universitario (NICU Center) Contribution for: Reconstruction of South Area of NICU Center, Largest NICU Area in Puerto Rico (50 beds) suffered severe damage with the hurricane. 3. Sociedad pro Hospital del Niño Contribution for: Solar Pannels for Kitchen & Laundry Areas The only organization in Puerto Rico offering long term housing for pediatric patients including ambulatory medical and therapeutical healthcare services to more than 3,000 children throughout the Island. 4. Fundación A-Mar Contribution for: Victims of severe burnt injuries. Due to the lack of electricity in the island post Maria, many suffered accidents that occurred because of the increased use of generators and propane and butane gas burners. A non-profit organization that provides aid to children with burnt injuries and community prevention education. 5. CODERI (Colegio de Educación Especial y Rehabilitación Integral) Contribution for: Equipment and Insfractructure for Occupational Therapy Classroom & Areas Special education school offering speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychological therapy, vocational training geared towards empowering severe special needs students to live an independent and productive life. 6. Asociación Mayaguezana de Personas con Impedimentos (AMPI) Contribution for: Recovery Financial Aid Elderly Homes for People with severe Dissabilities in Mayaguez 7. La Fondita de Jesús Contribution for: Primary HealthCare Services & supplies for 8 communities severely affected (atended 450 people daily) La Corporación La Fondita de Jesús has been providing homeless people in the community food and healthcare services since 1985. Due to devastation caused by Hurricane María, they are also providing their services to families of more than eight communities who lost their homes. 8. Instituto Psicopedagógico de Puerto Rico Contribution for: Infrastructure Aid Residence that provides clinical, educational services to adults with severe handicap and intellectual disabilities. The organization attends 121 individuals. 9. Asociación Puertorriqueña de Ayuda a Paciente de Psoriasis Contribution for: Patient /Physician (dermatologists) Educational Symposium for psoriasis patients handling post hurricane flare-ups . Organization that provides education and support to patients diagnosed with psoriasis. 10. Fundación GANAR Contribution for: Patient /Physician (pediatric rheumatologist) Educational Symposium for handling post hurricane flare-ups to pediatric rheumatic patients Organization that provides education and support to children and adolescents diagnosed with rheumatic conditions. 11. Hogar San Miguel, Hospital San Lucas Ponce Contribution for: Infrastructure Aid to enfermery area PR Government Alternate housing for Children with special needs removed from their families 12. Boys and Girls Club Puerto Rico Donation: 2 Automated External Defibrillators for their facility in San Juan, PR. Contribution for: Educational Program to decrease anxiety and post- traumatic stress disorders in children and adolescents in an effort to prevent chronic illnesses that can be triggered by mental disorders. Organization that focuses on offering children and youngsters hope for a better future and opportunities for them to develop to their full potential. 13. One Human Family Coalition Donation: 1 Automated External Defibrillator for a Free Clinic in Quebradillas, PR. 14. Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias Médicas Donation: 1 Automated External Defibrillator for their clinic in Vieques, PR. |
