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Helping Children………… One Child at a time!

for the children of Honduras. Helping Children………… One Child at a time!. Ruth Paz. History. Ruth Paz was born in Detroit, Michigan and dedicated her life to helping those in need of medical assistance.

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Helping Children………… One Child at a time!

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  1. for the children of Honduras... Helping Children………… One Child at a time!

  2. Ruth Paz

  3. History... • Ruth Paz was born in Detroit, Michigan and dedicated her life to helping those in need of medical assistance. • She was known as “The Guardian Angel” of the poor children of Honduras. During 30 years of her life, she personally took children to the United States to be medically treated, hence offering them an opportunity for a healthy life which otherwise, they would have never had. • Today, Ruth’s work is continued by her daughter and son and a group of dedicated volunteers. The Foundation has grown to a versatile organization.

  4. Special Cases • Ruth Paz began taking children with special medical needs to the United States. Presently the Foundation continues sending the following cases: • Heart Surgery • Burn • Congenital anomalies • Severe orthopedic cases • Endocrinology • Maxillofacial • Reconstructive Surgery • And others

  5. Our Mission • “We are a non profit organization dedicated to providing medical services for under privileged children, whose purpose is to increase the hope for a better life through efficient and opportune service, with capable, conscientious human resource committed to the development of Honduras. “

  6. Our Vision • To be a charitable organization that provides life changing medical care and support to ALL underprivileged children throughout Honduras.

  7. Our Values • Love • Faith • Passion • Honesty • Commitment • Respect

  8. Services Areas Provided • Special Cases (Patients sent to the United States) • The Ruth Paz Clinic • Pediatric Neurosurgical Ward • Out Patient Clinic “Dr. Luís Bueso Arias” • Medical Teams • The Ruth Paz Hospital for Burn Children (Under Construction)

  9. The RUTH PAZ HOSPITAL FOR BURN CHILDREN ( Under construction)

  10. Objectives • Provide care for 90% of burned children in the country. • Provide physical rehabilitation through compressive therapy, early splints and physical therapy, all of which will prevent 80% of future surgeries and malformations. • Provide psychological support in the recovery process to patients and their families. • Provide children with a balanced diet that is specifically designed for burn victims. • Head a national campaign for burn prevention, with the participation of local Fire Departments, private and public schools and private enterprises.

  11. Hospital's Location(Inside Leonardo Martínez Hospital)

  12. Hospital Blue Prints

  13. The Hospital will consist of... First Floor with capacity for 12 patients… • 8 Beds in isolated cubicles • 2 Private rooms • 2 ICU beds • 2 Operating rooms • 1 Emergency room • 1 Recovery room • 2 Burn patients wash rooms • 1 Physical Therapy room • Chapel • Waiting area for patient’s family • 2 Medical offices Second Floor: • Pediatric Ambulatory Surgical Ward

  14. Start of construction on June 2006

  15. Add-on second floor Pediatric ambulatory surgery

  16. Front view of building

  17. Metalic structure of the roof

  18. Individual rooms with outside washing area in burn floor

  19. Nurses Station Area

  20. PROJECT COST Construction USD $ 816,000.00 Hospital Equipment USD $ 474,000.00 So far we have been able to raise US$ 520,000.00 through donations and constant local fund raising activities.

  21. Following are some of the burn patients which Ruth Paz Foundation Has treated

  22. Case: Ronal González 6 years old / 3rd Degree BurnPatient sent in Air Ambulance

  23. Case: Carlitos Carbajal3 month old / 3rd Degree Burnwith broken skullPatient sent on commercial airline

  24. Case: Adolfo BarahonaPatient sent in Air Ambulance

  25. Ruth Paz Foundation • President: Mary Ann Paz Kafati • Executive Director : Mary Margaret Kipps • E-mail: ruthpazfound@globalnet.hn • Address:5º Piso – Torre Santa Mónica • Boulevard del Norte • San Pedro Sula, Honduras • or • PO BOX: 226 • Telephones: (504) 552-2880 • Fax: (504) 552-3582 • In the United States • Executive Director: Michael Paz • Address: 17 Waverly Place • Destrehan, La 70047 • E-mail: michael@thepazgroup.com • Telephone:(985) 764 0395 • Cellular:(504) 382 0343

  26. Thank you for “Helping Us Help Others”The RUTH PAZ FOUNDATION

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