The people of Jamaica, even those with seemingly nothing, give glory, thanks and praise for the joy of life.

We have learned tremendously from them.

Thank you,

Mission Jamaica

MISSION DIRECTORS

Norda Ratcliff, MSN, APRN-BC, NP
4800 South Rockport Road
Bloomington, IN 47403
Phone: (812)824-9852
E: NADRRN@AOL.COM

Colleen Clancy, MS, RN
8560 Belnor Drive
Cicero, New York 13039
Phone (315)699-1255
E: cclancy1@twcny.rr.com

*Jamaica Facts*

· Jamaica is the second poorest Caribbean Island, second only to Haiti.

· AIDS is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 4, and in young adults 20-39.

· Poverty, poor education, poor nutrition and poor health are just a few of the widespread problems in Jamaica.

Improving Health, Improving Lives

Who we are:

A group of Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses from Colorado, Indiana and New York.

Where we are going:

Cave Valley, a rural farming community located between two mountains in Hanover Parish.

Grange Hill Clinic, Jerusalem Mountain Clinic, Sav-La-Mar Clinic & Hospital, Baulk Health Center in Westmoreland Parish.

What we will do:

Provide desperately needed health care in impoverished communities including blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screening; medications for acute and chronic illnesses, health teaching, and introduction to CPR, HIV testing, and dental hygiene teaching.

We ask that you share this with anyone you think may be interested in being involved in any way.  All of our supplies and expenses are either donated or out-of pocket.  We are hoping that some people may wish to be involved by contributing resources; others may want to participate in a future mission trip. Mostly we hope and pray that we have a safe and successful mission.

Thank you for your interest, and for your continued prayers and support

Mission Participants:

Elissa Hughes, MSN, WHNP-C
             Kokomo, Indiana
Maureen Moore, RN, NP-C
             Greeley, Colorado
Norda Ratcliff, MSN, APRN-BC, NP
             Bloomington, IN
Heather Brown, Paramedic, RN
             Greeley, Colorado
Colleen Clancy, MSRN
             Syracuse, New York
Kim Krish, RN
            Lafayette, Indiana
Karie Name, RN
            Kokomo, Indiana
Amanda Riddle, BSN
            Muncie, Indiana

All participants are volunteering their time and talents so that your donation goes directly to the people who need it most. In kind donations are gratefully accepted by each Mission participant.

TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!