At the FOTCOH clinic, the health and well-being of our patients is our utmost concern. Having an understanding of what life is like for the Haitian population that we serve greatly influences our decisions as to how we properly treat patients, making sure they are getting the best care possible that we can provide for […]
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The First Patients of the Week
The first two patients to arrive at the dental clinic in May were named Jean Louis and LaVamture. They were friends, and upon finding out about the Dental Clinic that was hosted by FOTCOH at the FOTCOH clinic in conjunction with a Peoria, Illinois based medical practice, the women walked from the mountains of Cap-Rouge […]
“Cyvadier” by Jeff Ripperda
This is “Cyvadier,” written by mandolin player Jeff Ripperda – who also a FOTCOH volunteer – and recorded by Nine88. Jeff wrote this song while sitting in the front yard of the FOTCOH clinic! https://www.facebook.com/councilnine88/videos/1735426323384540/
Having Pride and Enthusiasm for FOTCOH
Kay Shank, a long-time FOTCOH volunteer, is invited each spring to do a presentation about Haiti and the work of FOTCOH by Deborah Erickson at Bradley University. In preparation, Kay creates a powerpoint presentation which walks the class through a typical day at the clinic, while also covering the history of Haiti as a country, […]