ICU
The trek from northern end of the island is about 4.5 hours in length. This is due partially to the
rocky and mountainous terrain in conjunction with the lack of roads and infrastructure. An
individual who is critically ill or badly injured must travel this distance by mule, boat and
motorcycle before getting to a hospital equipped to care for them. It is imperative that this
facility has a well-staffed and well-equipped ICU to provide care for such individuals. The
Location purchased for the Hospital would cut the time to less than 30 minutes even when
factoring in the less-than-ideal terrain.
Urgent Care
In the past decade and half, transportation on the island has seen a major shift from animals to motorcycles and cars. With that shift, there has been a marked increase in motor vehicle related accident injuries and fatalities. As we’re all aware, in cases of accident, time is of the
essence. Consequently, as part of the project we aim to have a Fleet of vehicles that can travel
the island in a timely manner once called on. On an island, it may often prove easier to get to a
destination by boat. The fleet has to have marine capabilities.
Primary Care
Comprehensive Primary Care is the entry point for the every health care system. Just imagine having a hospital in Tortuga Island with doctors and nurses that provides preventive care to keep you healthy, and ongoing care for many common chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, headaches, and stomach problems.
Every penny goes to buying materials and paying for workers to get the hospital built. And every dime given gets TIU closer to our goal of providing medical services to the people of La Tortue. The images below show some of the work we’ve begun to do and some of the causes that motivate us. We have been breaking ground with a combination of personal contributions from partners and friends and very simple fundraisers on platforms such as Gofundme. Long before even laying the first stone for the building’s foundation, we’ve already begun the work needed to bring medical care to La Tortue.
We also aim to provide transparency so that our donors will feel comfortable that their contribution is being used solely for the purpose of realizing this project. To prevent small medical problems that could cause a danger to life. In addition to the practical nature of services, we would like to reach a second goal that will involve treating each person who comes to this clinic with dignity and respect.
Bringing a Hospital To Tortuga Islands Haiti
Our Vision
Our vision for the island is one where men, women and children can get access to the medical services they need in a safe and timely manner.
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ABOUT US
We’re an organization founded on the basic principle that good men suffer when other good men stand idly by. Most of us, having emigrated from Haiti, now look back to the island of our birth to see a beautiful people, a beautiful culture, but so much need. Our primary goal is to address the issue of medical care on Tortuga Island and neighboring provinces. We need to serve a population of over 60,000, who are at any given moment more than 3 hours away from the nearest medical facility, if the transportation is available. For most Tortugais, a trip to the hospital means an hour’s walk , a 20 minute motorcycle ride followed by an hour and a half on a boat. TIU is driven by the knowledge of a singular fact: in matters of life and death , failure is not an option.
Testimonial
Photos of Tortuga Island
Pays
HAITI
Département
NORD-OUEST
Arrondissement
PORT-DE-PAIX
Commune
ÎLE DE LA TORTUE
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Every penny goes to buying materials and paying for workers to get the hospital built. And every dime given gets TIU closer to our goal of providing medical services to the people of La Tortue. We have been breaking ground with a combination of personal contributions from partners and friends and very simple fundraisers on platforms such as Gofundme. Long before even laying the first stone for the building’s foundation, we’ve already begun the work needed to bring medical care to La Tortue.