In disaster relief, it is important to provide support that meets the needs of disaster victims, but it is also important to provide psychological care for them. A support team that has connections in normal times is likely to be a reassuring presence for evacuees.
As the number of dispatched teams increases, new members joining the support for relief centers and evacuation centers include people who have ties to the affected area. HuMA doctor brought four gold medals engraved with “Triathon Suzu” to the dispatch. The triathlon tournament is held every year in the scenic tip of the Noto Peninsula, and it celebrated its 34th anniversary last year. This means that the people of Suzu have supported the tournament, which boasts over 1,000 participants every year. The event is a major event for the town, including volunteers and medical arrangements. People may have memories related to triathlon.
On the other hand, the members of the obstetrician-gynecologist and midwife support team at the maternity hospital will also be replaced. When the name of the doctor who will participate in the support activities from tomorrow was given, many of the staff remembered him from his residency, and there were voices of excitement, such as “That thin boy!” and “He always put in the IV for me!”
The doctors on duty have returned, and the full-time doctors who had left the hospital over the weekend and returned to their parents’ homes in Tokyo and Chiba are now coming to work one after another, making the morning meetings more lively.
We hope that through interactions such as triathlon tournaments and more, we can build relationships with the victims and local residents and provide them with some mental support in their recovery.”
Speaking of peacetime connections…
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| Members of the the Japan Mountain Guides Association, who also supported HuMA in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake relief efforts.Thanks to their attentive support, we can focus on our medical care with peace of mind. |
Today’s Activity
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| Delivering prescriptions | Handling a suspected infectious disease patient in the midst of hail |