Caring for All
Higgins Brothers Surgicenter for Hope patients travel from all over the country for surgical care, particularly hemodialysis access. With annual earnings of less than $500, medical care is beyond reach for nearly all of our patients. Thankfully, generous donors and volunteers ensure the campus continues to be a destination for health, healing and hope! 40% of our patient population is unable to pay the fee for deliveries, surgeries or medical care. They still receive the needed care nonetheless.
Since the opening of the Surgicenter in 2016, services have expanded to include a variety of Specialties, including:
- 24/7 Emergency Medical & Trauma Care
- Obstetric & Gynecological Surgeries, including C-Sections
- Elective Thyroid, Breast & Abdominal Surgeries; Wound Care
- Urological, Hernias & Hydrocele Surgeries
- Vascular Access Surgeries for Dialysis
- Dental Clinic with Restorative Procedures
- Family Medicine & Community Health
- General Medicine, Pediatric, Maternity, HIV, Surgical & Urological Clinics.
- HIV care & follow-up
Our Impact
The Higgins Brothers Surgicenter for Hope provides many opportunities to help the underserved people of Haiti.
- Over 100,000 patient visits have occurred since the Surgicenter and clinics opened in 2018.
- Over 2,000 operations have been performed involving general, vascular, obstetric, gynecological and urologic procedures. More than 2,000 babies have also been delivered!
- Before gangs controlled road travel in 2020, the Surgicenter had trained about 40 residents from the General Hospital in Port-au-Prince, three of whom continue to serve. Presently, the surgicenter employs 8 surgeons, 2 anesthesiologists, and a CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthesiologist) who provide 24/7 emergency and trauma coverage.
- Despite road closures and fuel shortages in recent years, the facility has remained open. A medical staff of 6 doctors and 4 nurse midwives handle the medical, pediatric, maternity, HIV and dental clinics. About 1800 patients are seen monthly for evaluation, treatment, and follow-up visits.
- A scholarship program supports Haitian students in medical and nursing programs.
- In partnership with Haitian Christian Mission, a vocational training program teaches trade skills while serving the surgicenter campus.
- The Surgicenter helps to support over 60 orphan children who attend the Rise2Shine School where they receive 3 meals daily along with a weekend supply of rice.
- In partnership with Love A Child Orphanage, we helped to divert the mountainside runoff river to prevent flooding, saving lives and homes from the floodwaters.