St. Damien Pediatric Hospital

St. Damien Pediatric Hospital

Providing high quality healthcare for children and high-risk mothers in Haiti

 

The healthcare programs at St. Damien Pediatric Hospital are driven by the gospel command to care for the sick and address the deep injustices of poverty that make health care inaccessible for so many. Extreme poverty in Haiti imposes an immense burden of illness and suffering on children.

As part of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH), St. Damien Pediatric Hospital treats children in desperate need with quality and dignified health care. Staff actively involve and educate parents in their child’s care through dialogue, on-site education, and ongoing support.

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Hospital Facilities
Hospital Facilities
Hospital Facilities

Hospital Facilities & Services

Hospital Overview

224 beds including:

20-bed

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

10-bed

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

17-bed

Oncology Ward

40-bed

Maternity Ward

Average hospital stay for a child: 2 months

Outpatient Clinic

  • Serves approximately 100 children daily
  • Symbolic service fee: 10¢ (often waived due to financial hardship)
  • Emergency Room stay: 3 days (average), requiring a parent’s 24/7 presence
  • Ward stays: Parents may visit but are not required to stay overnight

TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM

TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM
Treats Pulmonary and Extra-Pulmonary TB in children 14 years and younger
Under 6 years: 6-month treatment
6–14 years: 8-month treatment
Initial 2-month in-patient care, with medication provided by Haiti’s National TB program

Maternity Care

  • Focuses on high-risk mothers with a team of about 50 specialists, including Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Anesthesiologists and Midwives.
  • Collaborates closely with St. Luke Pre-natal Clinic and Outreach Clinics in Port-au-Prince, serving some of the most impoverished and dangerous communities in the Western Hemisphere.
Maternity Care
Neonatology Unit

Neonatology Unit

Dedicated care for Haiti’s highest-risk newborns, ensuring critical early intervention and treatment

Malnutrition Program

  • Addresses Haiti’s alarming child malnutrition rates
  • Runs a 6-week intensive program with:
    • F100: High-energy milk fortified with vitamins and minerals.
    • Plumpy Nut: Peanut paste enriched with essential nutrients.
  • Weekly consultations for consistent monitoring and improvement

Radiology Services

Performs approximately 400 digital x-rays monthly

90% of x-rays focus on chest exams for respiratory infections

Digital images are shared with external radiologists in the U.S. and Europe for expert opinions

Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Center

Established in 2006 to treat:

  • Solid tumors (e.g., neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor)
  • Blood cancers (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma)
  • Hematological diseases (e.g., aplastic anemia)

 

 

Treatments include:

  • Chemotherapy
  • Surgical interventions (on-site)
  • Radiation therapy (provided by NPH in the Dominican Republic)

Partner St. Jude Medical Center (U.S.) as an international affiliate

Surgical Services

  • Equipped with two surgical suites, a recovery room, and prep facilities
  • Staff includes physicians, nurses, and technicians
  • 360 surgeries annually, including:
  • 360 surgeries annually, including:
    • Colostomy
    • Hypospadias
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Oncology referrals
  • Visiting surgical teams perform an additional 160 surgeries per year
  • Emergency surgeries: 7 days a week
  • Non-emergency surgeries: Monday–Friday

Laboratory Services

Conducts 1,500 hematologic exams and 4,000 bacteriological exams monthly

Offers tests for :

Malaria

HIV

Sickle cell disease

Pharmacy

Supplies medications and medical supplies for in-patient and out-patient care.

Essential medications are sourced from Action Medeor (Germany), ensuring quality and reliability.

Overseen by an international volunteer pharmacist for training and quality control.

Public Health Programs

  • Serves over 20,000 out-patients annually, including HIV care services
  • Provides standard pediatric vaccinations to all hospital patients

Dental Clinic

Offers dental services for children and adults


Monday – Friday

Keep St. Damien Programs Running

Every program at St. Damien Pediatric Hospital is powered by dedication, expertise, and the generosity of supporters like you. Together, we can ensure Haiti’s most vulnerable children and mothers receive the care they deserve.

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Contact Us

For more information about St. Damien Pediatric Hospital Fund, please contact: Jennifer Rayno jrayno@nphusa.org