We spent this week dreaming for the MOHI clinic, weighing options and weighing next steps. We look forward to the days of a fully Haitian staffed clinic and strong community health programs and have been looking at how to implement those goals. In looking at our options, we have decided that next steps for the clinic include hiring a Haitian physician and nurse to work alongside us.
There are several reasons we are excited about these next steps. For one thing, having Haitian staff helps affirm the dignity of the patients we serve. Haitian healthcare workers are already familiar with language and cultural nuances and needs, and can bring a depth of insight into patient care that would take me, as a foreigner, years to match. The other exciting point about increasing staff is that it frees me up to pursue building up our community heath programs. Having Haitian medical professionals gives me more time to pursue programs, and more resources to partner with as we work together to develop health related classes and try to develop a more community based role for the clinic.
Hiring a staff takes money. I don't love asking for money on this blog (or really at all), but for this I will. We are developing a physician sponsorship program where people could donate monthly towards the cost of paying our doctor. If that is something you would be interested on, please contact me. Beyond that, will you continue to join me in prayer for the MOHI clinic in this decision making and transition time? Thank you!
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