Catholic Health East : Best Practices
Catholic Health East
Best Practice Narrative

RHC: Holy Cross Hospital

 Category:
Developing Healthier Communitie

Contact: John C. Johnson
Telephone: (954) 492-5796
Description of the Best Practice & Implementation
Following the devastation of Hurricane Mitch, Holy Cross Hospital responded by developing the Mission of Mercy project to assist our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua and Honduras. The initiative began by collecting food, clothing, medical supplies and monetary donations.

Since November, the Mission of Mercy has sponsored four medical groups to serve the people in Nicaragua. There missions provided spiritual, physical and psychological assistance to the people in Nicaragua. The Mission also provided water and electricity for several medical clinics.

We have a great rapport with the Minister of Health and the United States Army. Both have been very helpful to us in our mission. A great relationship has been established by the teams. We will nurture these relationships by returning to the same areas and sharing our resources.

Time Frame
Ongoing

Financial Profile
Holy Cross Support: $26,507.98

Outcome
To continue our ministry in Nicaragua and provide people with a sense of hope.

Community Health

Holy Cross Core Value(s)

Holy Cross Health Ministries Responses and Activities
Mission of Mercy to Nicaragua
  • Commitment to the Poor
  • Justice
  • Reverence for Each Person
  • Enhance the quality of life for the people in Nicaragua
  • Develop new programs based on their spiritual psychological and physical needs
  • Development of medical clinics by providing essential needs

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