Haiti Adventist Hospital Navigates Human-made Disaster
During the past several weeks, the challenges have again escalated beyond imagination. On November 11, the fourth prime minister this year in Haiti was sworn into office. That same day, gunfire penetrated a Spirit Airlines plane on its final approach to Port au Prince airport. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured, and the plane was …
HAH continues to serve in the midst of violence
At the end of February, I packed my carry-on and headed out on a short trip from Haiti back to the US. Several days later, the Haitian airport was commandeered by gangs, and all commercial flights were canceled for three months. Even though it is now possible to fly to Haiti, the situation around the …
What is Happening at HAH?
It is no small miracle that Hôpital Adventiste is still functioning given the conflict and challenges around us. Marni and I returned to California in late February for an orthopedic meeting and some work at Loma Linda University. We were planning to return in the beginning of March. Our flights were cancelled the day before …
Man Walks to Church 14 Hours After Operation
At 4:30pm on Friday afternoon, just as I am winding down the workweek, I am notified that we have an open femur fracture in the emergency room. A 37-year-old man was hit by a truck while riding his motorcycle that morning. He originally went to the state hospital ten minutes away, but there is no …
New Clinique Dentaire at HAH
What’s worse, a broken leg or a toothache? A broken leg might be more obvious, but both significantly impact quality of life. HAH has been fixing broken legs for a long time, and now we can also take care of toothaches! Today, three Haitian dentists work in four operatory clinics with several assistants. A new …
Major Renovation Completed at HAH
Six months ago, HAH’s building infrastructure reached a critical turning point. Modifications over the years had affected the natural ventilation of the space, creating dependence on air conditioners that were in a state of disrepair. Patient rooms were stifling hot and humid and smelled of sickness and other bodily odors. Windows were broken, the paint …
Haiti Crisis Intensifies as Surgeries Continue
HAH faces another crisis after finishing a record-breaking month of surgical case volume
Before May 2023, our record number of surgeries in a month was 244 cases. That was August 2021 after a major earthquake struck the island, and we worked day and night taking care of major trauma, mostly orthopedic injuries. Since then, our volume has remained high despite being challenged by many crises. Last month we …
One month after the earthquake workload at HAH not diminishing
The last few weeks have been a blur. Even before the August 14 earthquake there was rarely a dull moment at HAH. With all the amazing, challenging, and miraculous events taking place, I have been trying to find a few moments of peace in order to share some of the excitement and express gratitude to …
How to Help
We would like to take a “petite pause” to share our heartfelt gratitude with each of you who have reached out to express your love and concern–for the Haitian people, for Hôpital Adventiste d’Haïti, and for each of us. It truly means so much! We regret that we have not been able to reply to …
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