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Where Are We Now?

Where Are We Now?. Presented by Jeff Bennie, MD, Board President. Definitions . Mission is our God-given reason for existence Values describe who we are Vision describes what we see Strategy describes what we will do

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Where Are We Now?

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  1. Where Are We Now? Presented by Jeff Bennie, MD, Board President

  2. Definitions • Mission is our God-given reason for existence • Values describe who we are • Visiondescribes what we see • Strategy describes what we will do • Goals are milestones by which we measure how well our strategy is working

  3. A Christian’s Mission Statement • To make more and better disciples

  4. HTI Mission Statement • The mission of Health Talents International is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through teaching and healing ministries.

  5. HTI Values part 1 • The earthly ministry of Jesus is our primary model. • As a result of our work, new congregations should be established and nurtured. • Fraternalism is the norm. • The aid of U.S. churches is critical • We affirm the sanctity of all human life

  6. HTI Values part 2 • We demonstrate Christian compassion • Missiological expertise is crucial. • Respect for local government is of particular importance. • Cultural norms are respected • We depend on God’s gracious provision. Prayer is essential to our work

  7. HTI Vision • To proclaim the gospel in both word and deed through teaching and providing health care. • To train indigenous people as Christian health promoters in their home communities. • To provide opportunities for Christians to use their talents in service to God.

  8. How do we do that? • Education • Medical Treatment

  9. Education • ABC Program in Guatemala • Volunteer Health Evangelist VHE • MET Program • Bates Program • Sherman Non Medical Scholarships • Bates Medical/Dental Scholarships • Bennie/McDonnel Nursing Scholarships

  10. Education • ABC Program in Guatemala • Volunteer Health Evangelist VHE • MET Program • Bates Program • Sherman Non Medical Scholarships • Bates Medical/Dental Scholarships • Bennie/McDonnel Nursing Scholarship

  11. Approximately 550 Children $25/ month Support Children are presented for consideration into the program by their local congregation. They must be faithful in church attendance Must stay in school Receives food and vitamins Clothes Books & Tuition Medical and Dental care Attendance & Performance Prizes ABC Program in Guatemala

  12. Education • ABC Program in Guatemala • Volunteer Health Evangelist VHE • MET Program • Bates Program • Sherman Non Medical Scholarships • Bates Medical/Dental Scholarships • Bennie/McDonnel Nursing Scholarships

  13. Volunteer Health Evangelist VHE • Picked by a committee in their village • Trained by HTI • They teach individuals in homes or classroom setting and help solve community health issues using curriculum which is Bible based and preventive in nature.

  14. Education • ABC Program in Guatemala • Volunteer Health Evangelist VHE • MET Program • Bates Program • Sherman Non Medical Scholarships • Bates Medical/Dental Scholarships • Bennie/McDonnel Nursing Scholarships

  15. MET Program • 12 US students • 42 Days of cultural immersion in Guatemala • Exposes students to medical evangelism

  16. Education • ABC Program in Guatemala • Volunteer Health Evangelist VHE • MET Program • Bates Program • Sherman Non Medical Scholarships • Bates Medical/Dental Scholarships • Bennie/McDonnel Nursing Scholarships

  17. Bates Program • Sherman Non Medical Scholarships • Bates Medical/Dental Scholarships • Bennie/McDonnel Nursing Scholarships

  18. Medical • Health Promoters • Village Clinics • Medical Referral Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Dental Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Surgical Clinics at Clinica Ezell • Medical/dental Mobile Medical trips • Nicaragua • Guatemala

  19. Medical • Health Promoters • Village Clinics • Medical Referral Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Dental Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Surgical Clinics at Clinica Ezell • Medical/dental Mobile Medical trips • Nicaragua • Guatemala

  20. Health Promoters • Non professionals trained by HTI • Limited formulary • Members of the local church • Live in the village or nearby villages

  21. Medical • Health Promoters • Village Clinics • Medical Referral Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Dental Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Surgical Clinics at Clinica Ezell • Medical/dental Mobile Medical trips • Nicaragua • Guatemala

  22. Village Clinics • Each village visited each weekly or bi-weekly by a team • The team is made up of Health Promoters, or Senior Health Promoters and/or nurses • A physician visits every other week, if not weekly

  23. Medical • Health Promoters • Village Clinics • Medical Referral Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Dental Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Surgical Clinics at Clinica Ezell • Medical/dental Mobile Medical trips • Nicaragua • Guatemala

  24. Medical Referral Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Each Friday at Clinica Ezell • By referral from the other clinics

  25. Medical • Health Promoters • Village Clinics • Medical Referral Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Dental Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Surgical Clinics at Clinica Ezell • Medical/dental Mobile Medical trips • Nicaragua • Guatemala

  26. Dental Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Monday through Thursday

  27. Medical • Health Promoters • Village Clinics • Medical Referral Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Dental Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Surgical Clinics at Clinica Ezell • Medical/dental Mobile Medical trips • Nicaragua • Guatemala

  28. Surgical Clinics at Clinica Ezell • 9 times a year currently • Referral from village clinics • ENT, Heneral surgery, GYN, Plastic, and Ophthalmology

  29. Medical • Health Promoters • Village Clinics • Medical Referral Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Dental Clinic at Clinica Ezell • Surgical Clinics at Clinica Ezell • Medical/dental Mobile Medical trips • Nicaragua • Guatemala

  30. Medical/dental Mobile Medical trips • Guatemala • 2-3 per year • 25-40 people • Nicaragua • 1 per year • 15-20 people

  31. Challenges Facing HTI • Location • Evangelism • Services

  32. Selection Criteria for Clinic Locations • Indigenous • Accessible by our teams • No other access to healthcare • Involved local church

  33. Evangelism • How do we ensure local church involvement? • What is our response if there is no local church involvement? • What do we require the local church to look and act like?

  34. Location • Where do we expand next? • What criteria do we use to evaluate the request? • What staff requirements are there? • What services do we provide?

  35. Services • Do we continue medical/dental trips? • What surgical services do we provide? • How far away should patients travel before we construct satellite facilities? • What should those facilities look like?

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