Nathalie Pervil, an Everyday Haitian Hero
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At St. Luke Foundation, we are very proud of our staff and how much they have accomplished. This month we recognize the hard work of one of our nurses, Nathalie Pervil.
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Breast Cancer Screenings
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On October 31, 2018, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, St. Luke Hospital, in partnership with the Francesca Rava Foundation, held an event providing free breast cancer screenings for over 40 women.
Read MoreSocial Services at St. Luke Hospital
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“He is my father,” Pierre, a middle-aged patient says as he points to Wilflo Fontus, his visibly younger social worker at St. Luke Hospital, “he is my brother; my friend.” Pierre was left at the hospital, abandoned by his family. There was no relative willing to bring him food, clothing, or medicine until the social services team, consisting of Wilflo, Rachelle Petiote, and Yolette Senat, stepped in. These three become like family to their most vulnerable patients.
Read MoreCommunity Pasta Distribution
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This summer, with aid from Obicà Mozzarella Bar through the Francesca Rava Foundation, an Italian based sponsor, St. Luke staff distributed 4000 bags of pasta to people living in some of the poorest parts of Haiti.
Read MoreThe Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist
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On 18 October 2018 the St. Luke Foundation celebrated the feast of its patron saint, St. Luke the Evangelist. The day started with a celebratory mass lead by Fr Rick and Fr Hugo. Red and white balloons, flowers, and large decorative hats, decked the chapel at the St. Luke Hospital and the joyful singing of a dozen men accompanied by a keyboard and conga drum filled the church. During the mass, Fr Rick shared about St. Luke the Evangelist—how he was a physician, historian, painter of icons, whose Gospel is centered on God’s mercy, care for the poor, the importance of a joyful spirit and deep prayerfulness--a gospel where salvation is meant for all people.
Read MoreMemories and Gratitude
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Sr. Judy Dohner, Sister of the Humility of Mary, arrived at NPFS Haiti in 2002.
Poor Judy. None of us knew we were about to face the worst political and social violence we would ever know in our 30 years of work here.
GSD Healthcare: Building St. Luke Hospital's Trauma Care Capacity
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Since the earthquake in 2010, various international organizations throughout Port au Prince have provided trauma expertise for burns, accidents, high-risk maternity and various other emergencies. Some of these trauma centers were located just a few miles from St. Damien and St. Luke hospitals. Unfortunately, at the end of July of this year, one organization announced the closing of two of their hospitals, cutting back funding to maternity and trauma services, with trauma being closed altogether after June of 2019.
Read MoreOur Lady, Undoer of Knots
/At Mass that morning, aside from offering gratitude to God for 65 years (and a short prayer for more), I reflectively enjoyed memories of my mother, and recalled how she attributed my good health, which I still enjoy, to Jesus' mother, Mary.
Read MoreRepublican Senator Robert Phillips Corker from Tennessee visits St. Luke Hospital on June 1st, 2018
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Fr. Rick together with Dr. Augustin, Dr. Colas and two other people from the medical team of St. Luke hospital were happy to welcome the senator along with the USAID staff and the representative of UNICEF and other members.The visit was guided by Dr. Augustin the medical director of the St. Luke Foundation. The new project is supporting safe water and sanitation for Haiti to continue fighting against Cholera.
Read MoreThe Academy for Peace and Justice
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A Celebration for the First of Many Graduation Days
Last Sunday, June 19th marked a watershed moment for our programs as we saw the first ever graduating class of the Academy for Peace and Justice walk the stage and step into the next phase of their lives. This truly special day was made possible by huge sacrifice and incredible work from our partners at APJ, from our staff on the ground in Haiti, and from the over 2,600 students who are proud to call the Academy their school.
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