Dr. Esther Chin is Assistant Professor and Global Health Lead in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at McMaster University. As you might recall from her last presentation to the club she helped develop STITCH, a surgical simulator for advanced surgeries to manage Postpartum Hemorrhaging.
The hands on model of a uterus is shown below. PPH is a major issue with around 200 deaths per day world wide.
Training surgeons in both developed and developing countries has a huge impact on women's health.
Because of Dr. Chin's visit to the club a few months ago, the international service committee decided to link her work to the Rotary Club of Madaraka in Kenya. As a result, with Bob Morrow's guidance the club decided to donate $5000 to the STITCH program. President Elect Debra Hughes and Bob Morrow present to Dr. Chin.
