About This Project
Bethesda Medical Center has been serving the people of Northern Haiti with high-quality medical care for over 55 years. Bethesda was started by an American nurse who was treating patients in a small hut. Bethesda has grown over the past 50 years, and we now treat around 100 patients a day. Many of these patients come from far away and arrive at Bethesda at 5 am.
Our services include general consultation, laboratory, X-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, dental, and maternity. We also have specialised clinics for tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, ante natal, malnutrition, diabetes, high blood pressure, and vaccinations. Our patients pay a small fee, but for many, even this fee is too much. However, people know when they come to Bethesda, they won’t be turned away…even if they cannot pay.
At Bethesda, we are not just concerned with physical health but also with spiritual health. Our patients hear the word of God in morning devotions before they get seen by a healthcare professional. Our staff are Christians and take opportunities to share the gospel and pray with patients as they feel led. We seek to share the hope the gospel brings to people who often feel hopeless due to poverty and illness.
GCF #1064
Program Countries: Haiti
Focuses: Health Care, Medical Care, Dental Care, Pregnancy Care, Evangelism, Discipleship
Website: https://www.bethesdamedical.org/
Team Lead: Tim Carlson
Team Members: Dave Graffenberger; Isaac Edler; Tim Carlson; Julie Edler; Nancy Kemp; Steve Schonert; Rodney Baptiste (BMC Director); Marlissa Boyles; Bev McNeal; Davy Dardompre
*GCF operates on the basis of Donor-Advised Funding. It is our utmost goal to meet the Donor’s desire and intent to provide support to particular GCF projects but, ultimately, the responsibility for the disbursement and ministry use of funds is the Great Commission Foundation’s.
*You will receive an official Canadian tax receipt for all eligible donations by the end of February of the following year. Thank you for your support of the mission and programs of The Great Commission Foundation (“GCF”).
