St. Damien Pediatric Hospital’s Impact in Haiti

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.

Hospital Overview

Your Donation in Action at St. Damien Hospital

55,797 services provided to women and children in Haiti

2,917

Maternity Visits

1,966

Babies delivered

617

Oncology consults

534

Local people employed

Average hospital stay for a child: 2 months

How Your Gift Creates Lasting Community Impact.

Providing Life-Saving Health and Wellbeing for 35+ Years

St. Damien Pediatric Hospital is the premiere pediatric and high-risk maternity hospital in Haiti. It is operated by local professionals and has been providing children life-saving care with compassion and dignity for more than 35 years. 

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Tuberculosis Program

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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

St. Damien Pediatric Hospital staff tend to newly born triplets.

A Trusted Global Network With 70 Years of Transforming Lives

St. Damien is part of NPH International, a humanitarian organization that has been sustainably lifting children from poverty throughout Latin America and Haiti for more than 70 years. 

Neonatology Unit

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

Oversight and Accountability You Can Trust

Proudly, 90% of US fundraising directly supports St. Damien Pediatric Hospital’s life-saving operations and accountability is overseen by the NPH USA National Board of Directors. 

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Radiology Services

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Performs approximately 400 digital x-rays monthly

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

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

Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Center

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  • What Treats
  • Treatment Options

Established in 2006 to treat:

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

Content:

  • Solid tumors
  • Blood cancers
  • Hematological diseases
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Recognized With Charity Navigator’s Highest Four-Star Rating

NPH USA (inclusive of St. Damien Pediatric Hospital Fund) was awarded the top rating from the most trusted independent evaluator of not-for-profit organizations. 

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Laboratory Services

Conducts 1,500 hematologic exams and 4,000 bacteriological exams monthly. Offers tests for:

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Malaria
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HIV
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Sickle Cell Disease

Pharmacy

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

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

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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

Become a Monthly Donor to St. Damien Pediatric Hospital

Any and every gift you give helps end the suffering of a child. Please consider funding a dire need with a transformational gift. We would love for you to join the St. Damien Pediatric Hospital giving community: Healing for Haiti 

With your consistent monthly support, the dedicated and courageous medical staff can count on steady funds to keep the hospital running. You’ll be welcomed, regularly updated, and recognized as a heroic heart. 

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Contact St. Damien Pediatric Hospital

For more information, please contact: Jennifer Rayno jrayno@nphusa.org 

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Help Save Lives at St. Damien Pediatric Hospital

Your support provides critical medical care to children and high-risk expectant mothers in Haiti through St. Damien Pediatric Hospital.