Comments for Dr. Cary Engleberg's Weblog http://mededafrica.wordpress.com Chronicling my E-learning experience in Ghana Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:56:51 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Things That Go “Bump” In the Night by Reese http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/#comment-111 Reese Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:56:51 +0000 http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/?p=116#comment-111 "So, we only have to be concerned about the ceiling falling on us, not the roof." That's SO comforting, no? (Rolling eyes). Glad you are still ticking over there! --C “So, we only have to be concerned about the ceiling falling on us, not the roof.”

That’s SO comforting, no? (Rolling eyes).

Glad you are still ticking over there!

–C

]]> Comment on Northern Re-exposure by Ceil Hendrickson RN http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/northern-re-exposure/#comment-109 Ceil Hendrickson RN Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:17:27 +0000 http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/?p=105#comment-109 Hello Cary ~ Your blog is fascinating. I have found myself thinking about the young boy with the leg ulcers. Trauma certainly comes to mind as the cause, but as you stated, his family denies this. I wonder if his knees were not developing normally and some "helpful" person tried a remedy by inserting something into his knees? The only other time I have seen bilateral holes like these was in the Emer Dept at Graduate hospital , in Philadelphia many years ago. A gang wanted to send a message to someone who messed with them and shot the patient in both knees. I am sure you are so valued by all the people you care for and teach. Best, Ceil Hello Cary ~
Your blog is fascinating. I have found myself thinking about the young boy with the leg ulcers. Trauma certainly comes to mind as the cause, but as you stated, his family denies this. I wonder if his knees were not developing normally and some “helpful” person tried a remedy by inserting something into his knees?
The only other time I have seen bilateral holes like these was in the Emer Dept at Graduate hospital , in Philadelphia many years ago. A gang wanted to send a message to someone who messed with them and shot the patient in both knees.
I am sure you are so valued by all the people you care for and teach. Best, Ceil

]]> Comment on Things That Go “Bump” In the Night by Judy Duncan http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/#comment-103 Judy Duncan Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:43:34 +0000 http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/?p=116#comment-103 I too agree with Kwasi Appiah. I think you should write about all your adventures and put them in a book. You have, what is called, creative writing skills. We have been sending lots of people your way I hope they are telling you hi. Judy I too agree with Kwasi Appiah. I think you should write about all your adventures and put them in a book. You have, what is called, creative writing skills. We have been sending lots of people your way I hope they are telling you hi. Judy

]]> Comment on Things That Go “Bump” In the Night by Kwasi Appiah http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night/#comment-93 Kwasi Appiah Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:55:42 +0000 http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/?p=116#comment-93 Great reporting, as always, doc. I have a feeling when your 'doctoring days' are over you could make a career out of story-telling. My regards to Dr. Adarkwah, the Vice-Chancellor of KNUST. He is a family friend and a Spartan too, you know. Next time you pass through the section of Kumasi that goes by "African Baungalows" say hi to the folks for me. That used to be my hood, back in the days. Kwasi Appiah Chicago Great reporting, as always, doc. I have a feeling when your ‘doctoring days’ are over you could make a career out of story-telling. My regards to Dr. Adarkwah, the Vice-Chancellor of KNUST. He is a family friend and a Spartan too, you know. Next time you pass through the section of Kumasi that goes by “African Baungalows” say hi to the folks for me. That used to be my hood, back in the days.
Kwasi Appiah
Chicago

]]> Comment on Democracy in Action (Ghana Jan ‘08; Florida Nov ‘00) by Judy http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/2009/03/07/democracy-in-action-ghana-jan-08-florida-nov-00/#comment-82 Judy Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:59:24 +0000 http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-82 Hey Dr. Engleberg, That coconut looks good. Dr. Douyon asks if they need an Endocrinologist. Judy Hey Dr. Engleberg, That coconut looks good. Dr. Douyon asks if they need an Endocrinologist. Judy

]]> Comment on Time Flies by Stephanie Devaney Burns http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/time-flies/#comment-72 Stephanie Devaney Burns Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:22:00 +0000 http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-72 Dr. Engleberg, My greetings to you in your new environment. I was one of your many medical students at Michigan. I am so pleased to see our school spreading its wings further in my home away from home -- Ghana. I had the great pleasure of spending a few summers working there before medical school at a clinic in Bonyere (along the coast and west of Takradi and Cape Coast). My best to you and your wife, enjoy! I remember going to a presentation by Dr. Greenfield about his travels in Africa, it turned out to be a "Safari"type presentation with posed pictures of Masai warriors. Truly, the best part of West Africa are the people! If you find a need an anesthesiologist... I would love to return someday. Also, there is a little resort, along the coast past Cape Coast, and owned by a German couple that is a delightful place to stay for a day or two. Stay safe! Stephanie D. Burns Dr. Engleberg,

My greetings to you in your new environment. I was one of your many medical students at Michigan. I am so pleased to see our school spreading its wings further in my home away from home — Ghana. I had the great pleasure of spending a few summers working there before medical school at a clinic in Bonyere (along the coast and west of Takradi and Cape Coast). My best to you and your wife, enjoy! I remember going to a presentation by Dr. Greenfield about his travels in Africa, it turned out to be a “Safari”type presentation with posed pictures of Masai warriors. Truly, the best part of West Africa are the people! If you find a need an anesthesiologist… I would love to return someday. Also, there is a little resort, along the coast past Cape Coast, and owned by a German couple that is a delightful place to stay for a day or two. Stay safe!

Stephanie D. Burns

]]> Comment on Initial Experiences by Judy Duncan http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/initial-experiences/#comment-62 Judy Duncan Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:46:20 +0000 http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-62 Hey Dr. Engleberg how are things ? I hope they are better than they are here. With the economy the way it is our Travel Clinic has slowed down for now. Although we have been here before and jumped right back up. Unfortunately they cut Sue Porters hours to the point where she might be looking for another job. I am really depressed here. How many nurses do we need to go thru before we can get a good one to stay? I personally have lost my home to foreclosure and am living in a mobile home now. I dont know why I am telling you all this. I guess because you see things a lot worse over there. Anyway, take care and we will see you in a few months.. Judy D Hey Dr. Engleberg how are things ? I hope they are better than they are here. With the economy the way it is our Travel Clinic has slowed down for now. Although we have been here before and jumped right back up. Unfortunately they cut Sue Porters hours to the point where she might be looking for another job. I am really depressed here. How many nurses do we need to go thru before we can get a good one to stay? I personally have lost my home to foreclosure and am living in a mobile home now. I dont know why I am telling you all this. I guess because you see things a lot worse over there. Anyway, take care and we will see you in a few months.. Judy D

]]> Comment on He Will Give by Stephen Riutta http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/2008/11/06/he-will-give/#comment-61 Stephen Riutta Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:01:07 +0000 http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/?p=43#comment-61 Dr. Engleberg, I get my internet service through a monthly data plan with MTN. I purchased a USB modem for my laptop in Accra for 150 GHc, and pay 20 GHc/month for the internet service. I signed up for the plan at the MTN office there in Kumasi. The speed is similar to dial-up speed back in the States, but works well for checking the news, light research, and sending and receiving email messages. I will be visiting Kumasi this spring for a meeting with my Peace Corps colleagues. I'll certainly give you a call. Regards, Stephen Dr. Engleberg,
I get my internet service through a monthly data plan with MTN. I purchased a USB modem for my laptop in Accra for 150 GHc, and pay 20 GHc/month for the internet service. I signed up for the plan at the MTN office there in Kumasi. The speed is similar to dial-up speed back in the States, but works well for checking the news, light research, and sending and receiving email messages.
I will be visiting Kumasi this spring for a meeting with my Peace Corps colleagues. I’ll certainly give you a call.
Regards,
Stephen

]]> Comment on Mea Culpa by John Crump http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/2009/01/03/mea-culpa/#comment-55 John Crump Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:28:05 +0000 http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-55 Cary, thank you for sharing your experiences, and your thoughtful commentary. I can't imagine a person better suited for this endeavour. I wonder if you will ever return to the US? All the best to you and Suzy. JC Cary, thank you for sharing your experiences, and your thoughtful commentary. I can’t imagine a person better suited for this endeavour. I wonder if you will ever return to the US? All the best to you and Suzy. JC

]]> Comment on Time Flies by Beth Markell http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/time-flies/#comment-51 Beth Markell Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:45:05 +0000 http://mededafrica.wordpress.com/?p=65#comment-51 Hey Dr. Engleberg- Judy Duncan passed along the address to your blog in her last email to me. (I promise I'm not writing to request another letter of recommendation!) What phenomenal work you are doing, and I have to say that I am very envious. Ever since I worked in the travel clinic, I have been certain that one day I will do medical mission work. However, like you, I think it will need to be toward the end of my career. And unlike you, that is a long ways off for me! I still go over my travel medicine notes and books; I can't say how much I miss that job! I hope with the way things are in MI these days that the clinic survives. Moving was undoubtedly the best decision for my family, as our fate was tied a little too closely to the auto industry, but I'm becoming more and move convinced that I gave up the best job I might have ever had (again, good thing I have a lot of working years ahead of me to try and prove myself wrong!) Anyway, happy belated birthday, and stay safe and healthy. All the best, Beth Hey Dr. Engleberg-

Judy Duncan passed along the address to your blog in her last email to me. (I promise I’m not writing to request another letter of recommendation!) What phenomenal work you are doing, and I have to say that I am very envious. Ever since I worked in the travel clinic, I have been certain that one day I will do medical mission work. However, like you, I think it will need to be toward the end of my career. And unlike you, that is a long ways off for me!
I still go over my travel medicine notes and books; I can’t say how much I miss that job! I hope with the way things are in MI these days that the clinic survives. Moving was undoubtedly the best decision for my family, as our fate was tied a little too closely to the auto industry, but I’m becoming more and move convinced that I gave up the best job I might have ever had (again, good thing I have a lot of working years ahead of me to try and prove myself wrong!)
Anyway, happy belated birthday, and stay safe and healthy.
All the best,

Beth

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