Hospital
Bienfaisance
Haiti, Caribbean
Origin Story & Hospital Summary:
Hospital Bienfaisance, located in Pignon, northern Central Plateau of Haiti, was established to provide essential healthcare services to the underserved populations of the region. Supported by Promise for Haiti, the hospital aims to offer high-quality medical care and ongoing training for doctors, nurses, and specialty personnel. The hospital is dedicated to serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay, Today, Hospital Bienfaisance is a modern 65-bed facility equipped with two operating rooms, a full laboratory, endoscopy, x-ray, and a complete pharmacy. The hospital treats a wide range of medical conditions and supports various specialties including general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, otolaryngology, and cardiology. The hospital sees over 60,000 outpatients and admits nearly 10,000 inpatients annually. Additionally, it delivers approximately 4,000 babies each year.
Technology & Capacity:
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Training Opportunities:
The hospital offers training opportunities for its staff and external healthcare workers. It encourages teams to bring operating supplies and funding to support overages in fuel and staffing needs. Training programs include medical, nursing, and specialty training, often facilitated through visiting medical teams.
Medical and Support Staff Needs:
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pediatrician
General Surgeon
OB/GYN
Nurse Anesthetist
X-ray Technician
Registered Nurses (multiple specialties, ideally an RN Clinical Educator)
Language:
English is spoken by most hospital staff and is the official language used for educational instruction. However, the primary language of the region is Creole, and many patients speak French and other local languages.
Housing & Food:
The hospital provides dormitory space with clean linens for volunteers at a cost of $95 per night, including three meals per day. A mission house is available for longer-term missionaries who stay for one month or longer. The cost supports a Haitian Liaison to assist teams during their stay.
Travel:
Volunteers can travel to Haiti by flying into Port-au-Prince or Cap-Haïtien. It is recommended to use Missionary Flights International (MFI) due to political instability in Port-au-Prince. MFI flies from Fort Pierce, Florida to Pignon with a stopover in Cap-Haïtien. Ground travel is currently discouraged due to safety concerns.
Time Difference:
Haiti operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC-5.
People and Local Religion:
The population served by Hospital Bienfaisance consists of rural villagers primarily practicing Christianity, with some influence from traditional beliefs.
Climate:
Haiti has a tropical climate with a hot and humid season from May to October, and a cooler, drier season from November to April. The region experiences significant rainfall during the wet season.
Unique Challenges:
Common health issues include infectious diseases, maternal and child health concerns, and nutritional deficiencies. The hospital also deals with the aftermath of cholera outbreaks and other public health challenges.
Evangelism Opportunities:
Hospital Bienfaisance integrates spiritual care into its medical services, ensuring that every patient has the opportunity to hear the gospel. The hospital hosts medical mission trips and other volunteer opportunities to support its mission
For further details, visit the Hospital Bienfaisance website.