CLINIQUE HELPING HANDS

  We honor the Late Paul Weidner as our major supporter and cheerleader.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - marked the official opening of the newly-constructed Helping Hands Clinique (HHC) in Miragoane, Haiti.  Despite the oppressive heat, the event was attended by more than 200 people, among whom were many special guests including our volunteers, the Ministry of Health, pastors, city officials and other community leaders. 

The ceremony was short and sweet, beginning with a trumpeter who performed the “Star Spangled Banner” and the Haiti National Anthem “La Dessalinienne.”  All assembled gathered for a few short words from Rev. Pasteur David Eliassaint and Dr. Herline Raphael to honor everyone who has been instrumental in the success of this clinic.  The ceremony concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially opened the doors of the clinic. Before the day was over the HHC medical team administered care to over 300 people and donated more than 150 book bags with school supplies. 

Today, the five-room clinic, which also has a small pharmacy, represents accessible and affordable quality medical care for the people of the Miragoane community and its surrounding neighborhoods. The clinic is staffed by 4 Haitian physicians, 5 registered nurse, and nursing assistants, 2 Physotherapist, 2 Lab Technicians, 2 Custodial staffs. It is open everyday of the week providing medical evaluation and treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, Maternal health care and more.  

In addition to the basic medical care provided, the HHC  offers several community health education programs to help minimize the overall occurrences of preventable diseases. The public health program educates patients on Prenatal Care, clean water, malaria prevention, HIV education, nutrition, as well as dental hygiene.

Friends, currently, We are expanding, adding 3 additional exam/surgical rooms and a Pediatric Center. We need YOU!  Medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, surgical equipment and more...

We are thankful to the Lord and to everyone who supported us along the way.