My first patient

Before I even left Philly, I heard about my first patient. I got a call as I was finishing packing to get some baby formula to bring along. An 8 day old baby is at the hospital where I am going, it's mother just died. As breastfeeding is the norm, the baby is now in trouble. They have some formula, but will soon run out. I have two big cans with me. I was given some money by someone I will call T. T- you are helping to save this baby's life. The baby has many obstacles to face - cultural, religious and earthquake related. I am grateful that we can try to make nutrition not one more obstacle.