Where Are We Now?

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Where Are We Now?

• Presented by Jeff Bennie, MD, Board President

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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
• Goals are milestones by which we measure how well
  our strategy is working

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A Christians Mission Statement

• To make more and better disciples

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HTI Mission Statement

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

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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

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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 Gods gracious provision. Prayer is
  essential to our work

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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.

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How do we do that?

• Education
• Medical Treatment

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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

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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

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ABC Program in Guatemala

• 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

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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

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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.

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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

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MET Program

• 12 US students
• 42 Days of cultural immersion in Guatemala
• Exposes students to medical evangelism

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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

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

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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

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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

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Health Promoters

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

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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

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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

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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

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Medical Referral Clinic at Clinica Ezell

• Each Friday at Clinica Ezell
• By referral from the other clinics

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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

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Dental Clinic at Clinica Ezell

• Monday through Thursday

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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

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Surgical Clinics at Clinica Ezell

• 9 times a year currently
• Referral from village clinics
• ENT, Heneral surgery, GYN, Plastic, and
  Ophthalmology

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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

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Medical/dental Mobile Medical trips

• Guatemala
• 2-3 per year
• 25-40 people
• Nicaragua
• 1 per year
• 15-20 people

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Challenges Facing HTI

• Location
• Evangelism
• Services

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Selection Criteria for Clinic Locations

• Indigenous
• Accessible by our teams
• No other access to healthcare
• Involved local church

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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?

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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?

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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?