Help Seaside Rotary Equip the Neo Natal Unit in Playa del Carmen’s General Hospital and Save Lives
Every day, approximately 20 babies are born at Playa del Carmen General Hospital—that’s over 7300 every year. Many of these newborns face significant health challenges, including premature birth, low birth weight, and undiagnosed heart conditions. The General Hospital primarily serves women from the most at-risk areas of our community, many of whom lack access to prenatal care, vitamins, and proper nutrition.
The children born in this hospital have the deck stacked against them.
The doctors and nurses do the very best with what they have but their efforts often fall short due to lack of basic equipment we take for granted in our modern neonatal units.
Working without the critical tools needed to track a baby’s heart rate and oxygen levels, our caring health professionals are often forced to make life-or-death decisions without real-time data.
The consequences? Delays in diagnosis, missed warning signs, inaccurately administered medication and tragic losses that could have been prevented.
But we can change this. Together, we can provide the hospital with the lifesaving equipment needed to monitor and protect its most vulnerable patients: newborns.
Our Goal
The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside is launching the “Tiny Hearts, Big Needs” campaign to raise $12,000 USD. These funds will be used to purchase:
- Two Rad-97 Pulse Co-Oximeters: Essential for tracking oxygen levels in premature and at-risk babies and diagnosing heart abnormalities.
- Four Benefusion EVP Infusion Pumps: Ensures precise medication and fluid delivery for critically ill newborns.
Why These Devices Are Essential
Rad-97 Pulse Co-Oximeter: This device continuously monitors oxygen saturation (SpO₂), pulse rate, and perfusion index in real-time, allowing doctors and nurses to detect oxygen deprivation before it leads to complications like brain damage, organ failure, or death. Unlike basic pulse oximeters, this advanced model provides accurate readings even when a baby is moving or has poor circulation—a common issue in premature infants.
Benefusion EVP Infusion Pump: This advanced, programmable device delivers precise amounts of fluids, nutrients, and medications at a controlled rate, which is critical for fragile newborns. It prevents human error by ensuring that even the smallest doses of medication are administered slowly and accurately, reducing risks of overdose or underdose.
How You Can Help
Your support can make a life-saving difference. Here’s how you can contribute:
- Donate: Every contribution counts!
- $50 USD: Receive recognition across our social media channels.
- $500 USD: Have your name featured on the hospital’s donor plaque.
- $5,000 USD: A heart monitor will be named after you or in memory of a loved one.
- Share: Spreading the word is just as important as donating. Please share this campaign with your friends, family, and community! Forward this article to your friends and post it on your social media channels an in your community whatsapp groups.
Transparency and Implementation
The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside has no administrative costs to cover and is committed to full transparency. Every dollar raised will go directly toward purchasing and delivering these monitors to Playa del Carmen General Hospital. We are working closely with hospital staff to ensure smooth delivery, installation, and training. Regular updates, photos, and videos will be shared throughout the campaign and after the equipment is installed.
Join Us in Saving Tiny Lives
These newborns cannot ask for help—but we can. With your support, we can provide doctors with the tools they need to monitor, diagnose, and save the tiniest hearts in Playa del Carmen. Donations of any amount are welcome and can make a significant difference.
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