Information and Services offered by USNS Comfort Hospital Ship
Surgeries coordinated based on Surgeries List at the General Hospital and diagnosis made at the respective engagement sites
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The hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is anchored off the coast of La Brea, Trinidad and Tobago as the ship prepares for a five-day medical mission. Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Nall MorganInformation and Services offered by USNS Comfort Hospital Ship
HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday 15th September: Time: 9:AM – 3:PM
Monday 16th – Friday 20th September: Time: 9:AM – 3:PM.
WALK IN CLINICS
Mode of operation – First Come, First Serve basis.
Priority would be given to the following categories of people:
– The Elderly
– Children
– Pregnant Women and Disabled People
Diabetics are encouraged to walk with a snack.
REFERRALS: ONLY to fast track the Triaging Process. NOTHING ELSE.
Surgeries coordinated based on Surgeries List at the General Hospital and diagnosis made at the respective engagement sites. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS have been made to accommodate residents from the Sister Isles.
LIST OF SERVICES THAT WILL BE PROVIDED
• Cataract removal and Lens replacement
• Pterygium removal
• General Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Laproscopic Surgery – Gall bladder removal
• Lumps and Bumps
• Genito-Urinary Surgery
• Varocele repair
• Orthopedic surgeries
• Intra-articular injections
• Plastic Surgery
• Contractor repair
• Maxillofacial Surgeries
• Radiological Services (X-Rays)
• Ultrasound
• Interventional radiology
• Women’s Health
• Hernia repair
• Pharmacy
• Keloids removal
Learn more here
SERVICE AREAS
1. Ophthalmology
2. General Surgery (Adult and Pediatric)
3. Urology
4. Orthopedic Surgery
5. Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
6. Plastic surgery
7. Wound Care
The ship will be operating in Grenada from Sunday 15 – Friday 20 September
Medical Engagement Site #1 – Kirani James Athletic Stadium
Medical Engagement Site #2 – Grenada Trade Center in Grand Anse
For more information regarding specific technical matters
Dr. Martin: 405-0311 or Keville Frederick: 415-9463 / 417-8253
Keville Frederick (Mr.)
Communications/Public Information Officer – Government Information Service
Office of the Prime Minister
w.r.f. Ministry of Health, Social Security and Int’l Business
Office: (473) 440-2649 Ext: 21014
Fax: (473) 440-4127
Mobile: (473) 415-9463 / 417-8253