April 5th, 2010 | In HCH Blog | Comments Off
Built in 1984, the Haitian Community Hospital is managed by the Haitian Health and Education Foundation (FHASE), a non-government and non-profit foundation created in 1972. Through its public health programs, outpatient clinics, and 75-bed inpatient hospital, HCH has provided quality care to upwards of 80,000 people annually. It is committed to and accessible to the [...]
Come party with Ambrosia Experience as they bring Mardi Gras “N’awlins Style” to Chicago and raise money for Haiti. It’s been six months since the devastating earthquake and the people of Haiti are still greatly suffering.
Join us as we show our support and let the people of Haiti know we have [...]
On April 19th, 2010, John Lewis successfully completed the Boston Marathon. To sponsor his marathon run, John also successfully raised $3,200 for Haitian Community Hospital.
Join us in congratulating John for completing this personal achievement.
UPDATE: Over 50 artists and musicians participated, over 300 people attended. Over 50 items in the silent auction, nearly 40 in the Live Auction. Two 8′x10′ murals painted. Art for Haiti will be sending nearly $1000 to the hospital – along with the murals.
When disasters happen, we as human beings reach out to help. When [...]
By Josiane Hudicourt-Barnes
May 1, 2010
Here we are at the beginning of May and it will soon be 4 months since the Earthquake happened. The frantic pace of emergency care has abated and the hospital is quiet after 2 pm every day. In the morning the outpatient clinics are crowded but there are few [...]
For the three months following the earthquake, L’Hôpital de la Communauté Haïtienne provided free medical services to over 10,000 patients. Although all earthquake victims continue to receive free medical care, we needed to re-institute fees for other patients as of April 12, 2010. This was a difficult but necessary decision; otherwise, we risk bankruptcy and [...]
In the months following the earthquake, L’Hôpital de la Communauté Haïtienne provided great humanitarian service in a time of emergency and proved to be a great asset to the community. The earthquake highlighted the importance of a hospital in this community, thanks to our great support team, our doctors, our volunteers and our international supporters. [...]