Visitation Hospital Foundation

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237 Old Hickory Blvd suite 100, Nashville, TN 37221, USA

EIN Number: 62-1774851

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Phone: 615-673-3501

Hours: No Set Business Hours - Call to Inquire

Website: https://www.visitationhospital.org/

Email: admin@visitationhospital.org

NTEE Code: E20: Hospitals

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Visitation Hospital Foundation provides competent and compassionate healthcare to the people of southwest Haiti and empowers them with the resources to pursue their basic right to health and health education.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Primary Healthcare Visitation Clinic provides primary healthcare to a poor, rural region in southwest Haiti. Our all-Haitian staff provides quality and compassionate care with over 1,500 patient-encounters in a typical month. The clinic has 7 exam rooms, 2 medical procedures rooms, laboratory, pharmacy, digital radiology, a satellite communication system, a feeding area, pharmacy, and dental clinic in addition to space for support services. Visitation Clinic is a "green" facility. We are located in Petite Riviere de Nippes and serve over 300,000 people who would otherwise have little access to health care. Cholera Treatment Program Since the outbreak of cholera in 2011, Visitation Clinic has hosted and helped manage a Cholera Treatment Unit that is adjacent to our main clinic building. The CTU has been operated in parternship with a Belgium charity and has treated over 400 patients in 2011 saving many lives. In 2013, we assumed entire management of this program and absorb many of the operational expenses. Community Education & Outreach VHF educates the community members about prevention and follow-up care as the important elements of long-term health and well-being. Specific areas of focus include immunizations, water purification, diabetes care, hypertension, de-worming of children, basic hygiene classes, community health education, women's and children's health services and dental services. Pediatric and Adult Dental Care In 2011 we began the region's first pediatric dental care. Over 90% of the children had serious and untreated tooth decay and many were already loosing their permanent teeth. Visitation Hospital created a full-service dental suite with services provided by both visiting dental teams and Haitian dentists. Much of the equipment was donated but the cost of program operation continues to require significant funding annually. Healthcare for Women and Children Since women and children are the ones who use the healthcare system the most often in Haiti (women and children make up 80% of our current clinic population), Visitation Clinic and Hospital focuses on services that target these two groups. We already provide breastfeeding classes, infant formula distribution as needed, immunizations and community health education, plus several days a week we cater to women and children at the clinic. VHF expanded maternity services by adding three Masters Midwives to serve the pregnant population in the region. They are able to recognize possible issues with pregnancies, provide prenatal care and supplements and encourage delivery at the Clinic.

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Services Offered

  • Health Care Facilities
  • International Relief Services

Populations Served

  • Economically Disadvantaged People
  • People with Diseases & Illnesses

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