Category Archives: Programs
12.8.11 Pediatric Neurosurgical Trip
Hydrocephalus is one of the most common treatable causes of neurological disability and death in the developing world. Since the initiation of the Project Medishare hydrocephalus program in 2003, over 500 children have had surgery to treat their hydrocephalus at no
10.26.11 “Haitian Inspiration Tour” Takes America’s Hearts
We wanted to share this lovely message we received from a member of the Project Medishare for Haiti staff: “What a great and busy few days Team Zaryen has had! The trip included: a halftime exhibition at the DC United vs. Portland Timbers game at RFK Stadium in DC…”…
3.22.11 Challenged Athletes Foundation operates running clinic in Haiti
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91aRsYB1IsY&fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0] Earlier this month members from the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), who sponsors Project Medishare’s amputee soccer team, traveled to Haiti to launch their “Return to Sports” program in partnership with Project Medishare and the Knights of Columbus. The
3.11.11 ‘Healing Haiti’s Children’ Program sponsored by Knights of Columbus gets new prosthetics lab
More than a year later, the children injured in the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti have renewed hope thanks to Project Medishare for Haiti partners, the Knights of Columbus, Ossur, and the Challenged Athletes Foundation. On March 5, the Knights
3.2.11 Casse community clinic renovations complete
By Jennifer Browning Project Medishare began overseeing the government clinic in Casse in 2007. With a grant provided by Cross International through the government from USAID/PEPFAR, the Casse clinic renovations began in 2009. During renovations, a local school agreed to
2.22.11 Vodou Saints now available on all ebooks
By Jennifer Browning Vodou Saints: Tales of Life, Death and Resurrection for Haiti written by Project Medishare co-Founder Dr. Arthur Fournier is now available on your favorite e-book. Dr. Fournier has written Project Medishare’s story, from the beginning through the
2.21.11 Join us for Chefs With A Purpose:Haiti, March 30
2.14.11 Vodou Saints: Tales of Life, Death and Resurrection for Haiti available on your e-book soon
Vodou Saints: Tales of Life, Death and Resurrection for Haiti written by Project Medishare co-Founder Dr. Arthur Fournier will soon be available on your favorite e-book. Dr. Fournier has written Project Medishare’s story, from the beginning through the earthquake and
2.2.11 Project Medishare prepares opening of new maternal health center
By Jennifer Browning Jean Vasula, 17, sits with her 2-month-old son Maté at the clinic in Marmont waiting to see the doctor. Here doctors see everything from pediatrics to adult medicine and for now, even provides family planning as well
1.27.11 Cholera battle continues in rural Haiti
By Jennifer Browning Marie Maude Pierre arrived at the Cholera Treatment Center (CTC) in Mirebalias at 2 a.m. on a Thursday with her 19 month old daugher, Daphta. Pierre said Daphta’s diarrhea started Wednesday morning, but seemed to get better
