World Health Day spotlight: St. Damien Pediatric Hospital fights to stay open as gang violence shuts down Haiti’s healthcare system

As gang violence forces hospitals to shut down across Haiti, St. Damien Pediatric Hospital fights to stay open and calls for urgent international aid. The post World Health Day spotlight: St. Damien Pediatric Hospital fights to stay open as gang violence shuts down Haiti’s healthcare system appeared first on The Haitian Times. World Health Day spotlight: St. Damien Pediatric Hospital fights to stay open as gang violence shuts down Haiti’s healthcare system was first posted on April 4, 2025 at […]

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Under or uninsured and in need of medical supplies? This program can help | Epicenter

Uninsured New Yorkers can now access free or low-cost medical equipment through NYC Care, reports Epicenter NYC. The post Under or uninsured and in need of medical supplies? This program can help | Epicenter appeared first on The Haitian Times. Under or uninsured and in need of medical supplies? This program can help | Epicenter was first posted on March 1, 2025 at 3:03 pm.

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Haiti

OFATMA in Haiti names new director general | PHOTOS

A new director general has been installed at OFATMA, Haiti’s agency that primarily serves public institution workers, offering medical care related to workplace injuries, general healthcare, maternity services, and social security benefits. The post OFATMA in Haiti names new director general | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. OFATMA in Haiti names new director general | PHOTOS was first posted on February 25, 2025 at 9:18 am.

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Haiti

Pregnant and cornered: Haiti’s capital maternal healthcare crisis puts lives at risk

As Haiti’s oldest maternity hospital, specializing in emergency and at-risk deliveries, Chancerelles was a critical safety net for low-income and no-income women serving as a beacon of hope amid a collapsing system. Before its closure, the facility handled an average of 25 to 35 deliveries per day—providing prenatal care, and life-saving interventions for high-risk pregnancies. The post Pregnant and cornered: Haiti’s capital maternal healthcare crisis puts lives at risk appeared first on The Haitian Times. Pregnant and cornered: Haiti’s capital […]

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Healthcare

Want to help Haitians in Springfield, Ohio? Here are some places to start.

Financial support can help organizations on the ground respond to the immediate needs and threats of the community, from ongoing harassment to digital security. Here are a few places to visit if you’d like to make a donation or get involved. The post Want to help Haitians in Springfield, Ohio? Here are some places to start. appeared first on The Haitian Times. Want to help Haitians in Springfield, Ohio? Here are some places to start. was first posted on September […]

2024-09-21

Crisis Support

Mental Health Resources: How to get immediate help in Ohio for Haitians and Haitian-Americans

This guide offers a comprehensive list of mental health services available in Ohio, particularly for Haitians or Haitian Americans in need of immediate assistance or long-term support. The post Mental Health Resources: How to get immediate help in Ohio for Haitians and Haitian-Americans appeared first on The Haitian Times. Mental Health Resources: How to get immediate help in Ohio for Haitians and Haitian-Americans was first posted on September 18, 2024 at 3:25 pm.

2024-09-18

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Residents in northeastern Haiti struggle to find care amid inadequacies in healthcare system

Facilities have been coping with a need for more qualified personnel coupled with poor infrastructure and a lack of material resources. The post Residents in northeastern Haiti struggle to find care amid inadequacies in healthcare system appeared first on The Haitian Times. Residents in northeastern Haiti struggle to find care amid inadequacies in healthcare system was first posted on July 23, 2024 at 9:14 am.

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Artibonite Department

Largest hospital in Haiti’s Artibonite region faces severe staff shortage as doctors flee

Dr. Noël, the executive director, remains cautiously optimistic despite the daunting challenges. He emphasized the urgency of finding a long-term solution to ensure that the hospital can continue to provide critical healthcare services. The post Largest hospital in Haiti’s Artibonite region faces severe staff shortage as doctors flee appeared first on The Haitian Times. Largest hospital in Haiti’s Artibonite region faces severe staff shortage as doctors flee was first posted on June 25, 2024 at 11:33 am.

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