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A Hôpital Sacré Coeur Patient with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

A 24-year-old woman was admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine at Hôpital Sacré Coeur during the month of February, 2013, with symptoms progressive shortness of breath (dyspnea) upon exertion, chest pain and cough. Read More

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in Haiti

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare case of the deterioration in cardiac function, but in Haiti, it is a major health problem because the number of patients suffering from this disease progressively increases. Read More

The Clinical Laboratory at Hôpital Sacré Coeur (HSC)

The HSC clinical laboratory staff consists of 15 full-time, lab technicians. In Haiti, in order to become a lab technician, students attend a medical technology/laboratory science school for 3 years post –secondary education. Read More

Women in Haiti: Ending Gender Violence

March 6, 2013 was set aside as International Day for Women with the declared theme “a promise is a promise; time to end violence against women.” High profile assaults, against a young Indian woman... Read More

The Importance of Cultural Sensitivity

Four and a half years ago, I traveled to Haiti to conduct research for my graduate thesis study. At the time I was in the middle of my final year at Pratt Institute in... Read More

Grateful to Be in Milot: The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace

Grateful. That is the word that best describes how we Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace feel about the CRUDEM Foundation’s invitation to join the mission at Hôpital Sacré Coeur in Milot. Read More

Breast Cancer Survivor Sends Gifts of Comfort and Beauty

After her 2012 victory over breast cancer, St. Louis resident Kathy Brooks wondered what more she could to do express gratitude to her plastic surgeon, Timothy O’Connell, M.D. Read More

Own a Piece of American History: The Auchincloss (Kennedy) 1957 Jaguar Mark 1

The car was chosen among hundreds of exclusive collector cars to be one of the most historically significant automobiles. Now, the car can be yours, and the money from the auction will help fund... Read More

A Bonding of Passions: CRUDEM/Hôpital Sacré Coeur and Holy Name Medical Center

With hearts of compassion, a twenty year history of sending volunteer medical teams to Hôpital Sacré Coeur, and unparalleled resources in hospital administration, Holy Name Medical Center of Teaneck, New Jersey, offered to cover... Read More

Luna Casséus: An Active Employee

While the hospital is fortunate to have a number of model employees, one person in particular stands out: Madame Luna Casséus. Read More