Medical & Dental Programs
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Haiti has the highest child mortality rate in the Western Hemisphere. 1 in 12 Haitian children do not live to see their fifth birthday.
Many heartbreaking factors contribute to this reality—limited access to medical care, malnutrition, and poverty. Chronic illnesses are more common, and without proper treatment or medication, infections and injuries often go untreated, leading to long-term disability or even death.
But together, we can change that! Our mission through Chances for Children’s Medical and Dental Programs is to provide essential pediatric healthcare and dental services throughout Haiti, transforming the lives of children. Our programs include our Kenscoff Medical and Dental Clinic, Mobile Medical Clinics and a Traveling nurse, and nutrition services.
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Medical Clinic
Our Medical Clinic in Kenscoff, Haiti, opened in June 2014, establishing vital access to pediatric healthcare in the community. Initially staffed by one physician seeing patients four days a week, the clinic expanded just over a year later with the addition of a second physician, effectively doubling the number of children we could serve. In addition to comprehensive medical evaluations, our clinic provides essential laboratory services on-site, enabling timely diagnosis and treatment. We also manage and dispense prescriptions directly at the clinic, ensuring that children receive the medications they need promptly. This growth has strengthened our commitment to providing quality medical care to children in the region.
Our Staff has grown to include:
1 Full Time Clinic Manager
2 Full Time & 1 Part Time Nurses
2 Full Time Lab Technicians
1 Full Time & 2 Part Time Housekeepers
2 Full Time Physicians
2 Part Time Receptionists
1 Full Time Security Guard
Dental Clinic
Dental health is often overlooked in underserved populations, yet it is essential to a child’s overall well-being. Since opening in the fall of 2019, the C4C Pediatric Dental Clinic has been addressing this critical need by operating twice a month to provide comprehensive dental services. These include oral health education, preventive care, and restorative treatments. By integrating dental services into our broader health initiatives, we promote healthy hygiene habits, prevent tooth decay, and ensure every child has the opportunity to smile with confidence.
We are deeply grateful for the continued support of Highlands Church, whose commitment makes it possible for our clinic to provide essential dental care to the Kenscoff community. Their partnership plays a vital role in sustaining this life-changing service for children and families in need.
The clinic is fully staffed with one dentist and two dental assistants, both of whom were trained at the C4C Dental Clinic under the guidance of Dr. Anderson. In addition to providing essential pediatric dental care, the clinic is also creating local employment, empowering professionals within the community to serve children with skill and compassion.
Nutrition Program
The Chances for Children Medical Clinic Nutrition Program provides essential support to malnourished children in Haiti through targeted nutritional interventions and education. One of the clinic’s nurses, trained in nutrition, leads educational sessions twice a month to teach families how to use common foods grown in their own gardens to improve their children’s health.
In partnership with Feed My Starving Children, the clinic also distributes Manna Packs—nutrient-rich meal supplements—to help families meet their child’s dietary needs. By combining medical oversight, education, and nutritional support, the program helps children regain strength and supports long-term wellness in the community.
Mobile Medical Clinic
The Mobile Medical Program brings free, high-quality basic and preventative care to families in rural, impoverished communities across Haiti. These populations face high rates of chronic illness, and without proper treatment, even minor infections or injuries can lead to long-term disability or death.
Ongoing travel challenges within Haiti and restrictions on sending U.S.-based teams have made it difficult to maintain regular clinic operations. However, clinics are currently held quarterly and are led and staffed by a Haitian medical team, including two physicians and two nurses. Each team spends two days in each of the three villages in the southern region, with an average of 150 patients seen per day.
Travel Nurse
As our care continued to grow, we recognized the need to ensure ongoing support for patients seen in our Mobile Medical Clinics. To address this, we hired a travel nurse whose role is to provide essential follow-up care. This nurse travels to these areas to check on patients’ progress, renew medication prescriptions as needed, and offer personalized health education to empower patients in managing their conditions. Through this travel nurse program, we are able to maintain continuity of care, improve patient outcomes, and build stronger connections within the communities we serve.