Here is an update on CURE International’s relief efforts in Haiti.

Over the last couple of weeks, CURE International has transitioned its work from the Haitian Community Hospital to the Hôpital Adventiste d’Haiti (HAH). Below is a map of the hospital’s location in Port-au-Prince.
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Like Haitian Community Hospital, CURE International has worked closely with this hospital since the first days after the earthquake. We are most grateful for the partnership we’ve had with both of these facilities.

A CURE team from the Madison, Wis., area is now on the ground serving through this week, with others to follow through March.  Dr. Scott Nelson continues in his role as the leader of CURE’s efforts in Haiti.

At HAH, there are five to ten surgeries being done per day and about 175 patients currently in the hospital.  Although the demand for surgeries had decreased, there are still many Haitians in need of follow up care.  The hospital has become one of the best run, staffed and equipped trauma facilities in the country.

CURE is also ensuring the spiritual needs of its Haitian patients are being met.

Pastor Samuel Reyes, CURE Dominican Republic’s spiritual director, recently completed his second trip to Haiti and is working with Haitian pastors to provide spiritual counseling to patients.

In early February, Dale Brantner, a senior vice president with CURE International, and his son, Jordan, spent a week in Haiti with a small team ministering to patients.

CURE SVP Dale Brantner (second from right) and his son, Jordan (fourth from right), with the rest of their team

You may remember the story of Jose, one of the patients treated at the Haitian Community Hospital.  Dale reports Jose is now running around and getting back to his normal life!

Despite the many struggles, there are stories like these that continue to inspire us.

Please check back for more updates in the coming weeks.