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Fernando Stein, MD, FAAP
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Stuart A. Cohen, MD, FAAP
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Sara H. Goza, MD, FAAP
Fayetteville, GA
September 29, 2017
The Honorable William B. “Brock” Long
Administrator
Federal Emergency Management Agency
500 C Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
Dear Administrator Long:
On behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a non-profit professional
organization of 66,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and
pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants,
children, adolescents, and young adults, I write to urge you in the strongest possible
terms to provide all needed relief, supplies, medication, and other support to Puerto
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and María. The
hurricanes have caused a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale, one that we fear
will disproportionately harm vulnerable infants, children and their families. The AAP
stands ready to partner with federal agencies such as FEMA to provide support to our
fellow citizens.
The situation for American citizens in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is dire.
In Puerto Rico, 3.5 million American citizens are without power, water, or
communications technology. Roughly 100,000 American citizens of the U.S. Virgin
Islands are living under similar dire circumstances. Many have lost their homes and
businesses due to the storms. Even basic health care supplies are in short supply.
The AAP is in close contact with our Puerto Rico Chapter leaders who report the need
for first aid items to help children in shelters with non-urgent conditions. A list of the
most needed first aid items for children in shelters is attached. Providing these items in
sufficient quantities could help minimize hospital visits and avoid overcrowding in the
pediatric emergency rooms. Also attached to this letter is correspondence we have
been made aware of from the Hospital Pediátrico Universitario seeking medical
supplies for their hospital. Please let us know if we can provide you pediatric subject
matter experts including such contacts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The AAP joins with all Americans in expressing our sympathy for and commitment to
our fellow citizens. Our hearts are with the children and families of Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands. We urge you to act now to provide emergency supplies, relief,
and aid and stand ready to assist you in those efforts.
Sincerely,
Fernando Stein, MD, FAAP
President
First aid items for children in shelters Diapers Wipes Hand sanitizers Alcohol pads Gauzes Band-‐Aids Betadine swabs Bacitracin or mupirocin oitments Topical antifungals Topical antibacterials Antibiotic ophthalmic drops and/or ointments Tooth paste and brush Otic drops (antibiotics) Zofran PO Zantac PO Infants formulas Specialized Infants formula Baby foods Pedyalite Diaper rash ointments Milk of Magnesia Miralax Lice Killers Normal saline ampules Aero chambers Decadron Prelone Amoxil/ Augmentin Scalpel #11 Clindamycin liquid Benadryl elixir and ointment Hydrocortisone topic 2% EMLA cream Nystatin Suture kids or removal Tape
It has been nearly a week since the destructive winds and rains of Hurricane María made landfall in Puerto Rico. There are 3.5 million American citizens in the island without power, water and limited communication. Many lost their homes and suffered crippling losses from the storm. Most of the businesses were forced to close their doors and many lost some or their entire inventory in the aftermath of the storm. The total cost to the local economy is still being calculated and many experts suspect that the total impact will run into the billions of dollars.
The University Pediatric Hospital suffered major losses. It is a tertiary facility with its own
emergency room, pediatric neonatal and intensive care units, general pediatric wards, oncology ward, bone marrow transplant unit, outpatient clinics and dialysis unit. It is the referral center for the whole island, the Caribbean and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The hospital is part of the Puerto Rico Medical Center (PRMC), which provides access to other facilities including the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus, Cancer Center and the Puerto Rico Clinical and Translational Research Center. Other clinical sites include: the University Hospital, the University of Puerto Rico Hospital at Carolina, the San Juan City Hospital, the Cardiovascular Center and multiple private offices in the community.
As of now, the University Pediatric Hospital in San Juan is in need of life-saving items and
medical supplies (see attachment). We are asking for your help. Currently they have power therefore, they are able to store medications. The contact person is the Director of Emergency Room Jahzel Gonzalez Pagan, M.D. They will appreciate anything we could provide them.
While we are waiting on government and federal government support we need your help to cover the present medical needs of the Island. We thank you in advanced for your support! Your donation is greatly appreciated and will be used at the University Pediatric Hospital. You can either donate online or sent the medical items directly to the hospital.
Hospital Address Hospital Pediatrico Universitario Centro Medico de Puerto Rico Salon A Primer Piso Barrio Monacillos San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00922 Donation link www.fundacionhospitalpediatric o.org Our patients and our Island thank you for your support.
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