Tribute to the Teachers of the Saint Luc Foundation /Hommage aux Enseignants de la Fondation Saint

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Tribute to the Teachers of the Saint Luc Foundation /Hommage aux Enseignants de la Fondation Saint

On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day (May 17) and Haitian Flag and University

Day (May 18), the Saint Luc Foundation pays tribute to all its teachers, the true

architects of social transformation /À l’occasion de la Journée nationale des enseignants (17 mai) et de la Fête du Drapeau et de l’Université (18 mai), la Fondation Saint Luc rend un hommage appuyé à l’ensemble de ses enseignants, véritables artisans de transformation sociale.

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The University of the Saint Luc Foundation, Haiti/Université de la Fondation Saint Luc Haïti  

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The University of the Saint Luc Foundation, Haiti/Université de la Fondation Saint Luc Haïti  

Over the last decade, Haiti’s intellectual and scientific community has seen remarkable growth, producing an increasing number of highly qualified graduates. However, the ongoing security crisis has dealt a heavy blow to the education sector. Between looting, closures, and the dangers of daily travel, higher education has become an unreachable dream for many—especially for the youth in Tabarre, Delmas, and Croix-des-Bouquets.

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St Luke School Children Received School Supplies Despite the Delay in School Opening

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St Luke School Children Received School Supplies Despite the Delay in School Opening

After bread, education is the first need of man, said Georges Charles Danton; aware of the importance of education, St. Luke Foundation always directs its actions towards education. St.Luke has already built more than 35 schools all over the country and offers academic instruction to more than 13,000 children every year.

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Consequences of new gang war on Saint Luke Foundation’s Schools in the biggest slum of Haiti

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Consequences of new gang war on Saint Luke Foundation’s Schools in the biggest slum of Haiti

Two (2) weeks ago, a gang war started in “Cité Soleil”, the biggest and poorest slum in Haiti. This war includes many gangs from different neighborhoods. According to the United Nation (UN) and the “National Human Rights Defense Network” (RNDDH) in 13 July 2022 publication, more than four hundred (400) people have already been killed, and the war is still going on. Some people have narrowly escaped from their neighborhoods, but most of the population is blocked inside under gang pressure and are without food and water. The deceased had no access to first aid after being hit by bullets.

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A visit from the School of nursing sciences (DBTec)→

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A visit from the School of nursing sciences (DBTec)

On August 5,2019 St Luke Hospital had the honor to welcome more than 60 students in their 4th year of Nursing Science, coming from the School of Nursing with DBTech. Students were accompanied by their director, Mrs. Angelika and had the opportunity to visit the various parts and services of St. Luke Hospital. Students were also fortunate to be able to participate in a training based on Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or stroked. CVAs are one of the leading causes of death in Haiti (WHO 2017), making it important for training on the early warning signs and treatment options for patients. Dr.Dorcelus  Berthie, the Academic Head of St. Luke Hospital, stressed the importance of education and mitigation of risk factors for patients, which would help to prevent this disease that is very common in our country.

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Breast Cancer Screening for Mother's Day at St. Luke Hospital→

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Breast Cancer Screening for Mother's Day at St. Luke Hospital

On Mother’s Day in Haiti, the May 26th, 2019, the St. Luke Hospital organized a large educational event for Breast Cancer Screening, with more than 200 women having the opportunity to participate. This may not seem like much of a mother's day present to most, but access to healthcare and health education is one of THE most important tools we can provide our patients at St. Luke. In Haiti, most breast cancer patients present at such advanced stages that even modern therapies offer only modest survival benefits, a sad fact that is all too real for doctors and nurses at the hospital. As for incidence and survival rates for patients with breast cancer, Haiti may have the least amount of data available in all of the Western Hemisphere (1).

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