Medicine

Most Haitian women spice up their meats with poireau (leek in English) but are you aware of all the nutritional properties of this amazing little vegetable? Read this...
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December 12, 2018 8:28 AM

Did you know? A survey conducted by St-Luc Hospital and the Maryland Medical Center revealed that only 5 hospitals in the entire country are able to provide appropriate medical coverage 24 hours a day.
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August 31, 2018 7:48 AM

A national survey of 39 Haitian hospitals with more than 6 beds conducted by St-Luc Hospital and the Maryland Medical Center revealed that only 15 of these hospitals have an intensive care unit (ICU Level 1) for a total of 90 beds with the possibility of 45 intubated patients.
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August 26, 2018 7:02 PM

Did you know? Out of 570 communal sections in Haiti, 122 of them lack Health infrastructure. Tthat means no hospitals, no health clinics, no medical equipment, no Ambulance, not even a "bourèt" or a "bourik" to take someone to a hospital nearby if there is a medical emergency.
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August 26, 2018 1:41 PM

You ever go to sleep and when you wake up in the morning your neck or back is hurting? You ever wake up with a headache in the morning? It could be your pillow. Read this and find out what's best, should you sleep with your without a pillow?
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July 31, 2018 5:08 AM

Did you know that if you are not getting enough sleep, just a little bit, that can seriously affect your mood, your energy level, how you think and your ability to handle stress?
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July 28, 2018 5:10 AM

Two hospitals operated by Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) will close their doors in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, the aid group announced. A big sign on the front gate reads: "We are no longer receiving patients, the hospital is closed."
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July 20, 2018 7:31 PM

Most Haitians care more that their foods have a great taste than how healthy the food is. That makes me think: Stroke and Hypertension (high blood pressure) in Haiti, are they linked to all that extra SALT in the way we cook?
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July 1, 2018 8:19 AM

Sometimes, as we begin to get older (when young Haitians call you a ti granmoun) we still think we are young super men, capable of doing anything. After lifting 8 deep-cycle batteries 5 feet high, I realize I'm not young anymore. My back hurts like a mother f... LOL...
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June 24, 2018 7:43 AM

Rumors spread on the Haitian social media networks that a Haitian Doctor, Pascal Dabel, a Nephrologist (Kidney doctor) in Los Angeles California, performed kidney surgery on First Lady Melania Trump. Read what the good doctor posted on his Facebook page about this...
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May 19, 2018 11:02 PM