Help for Haiti...and Beyond

Sometimes Erlanger Health System's healing mission extends far beyond hospital walls.  That's why we've created options to make it easy for you to make an online gift today to benefit 2010 medical missions in Haiti and other important medical work outside our region. 

The Baroness Erlanger Foundation created the CARE FORCE Global Fund to support Erlanger Health System's medical outreach efforts around the globe or across the United States in recognition that we are all citizens of the world with a common humanity.  As a Level I Trauma center, Erlanger's physicians, nurses and other caregivers are uniquely positioned to be of service in the wake of mass disasters, such as earthquakes or hurricanes.  The Global Fund will not only support the efforts that are taking place today in Haiti, but also will be used in relief efforts for future disasters.

On January 18, Erlanger Health System sponsored its first medical mission to Haiti .  The three-person team provided emergency surgery and medical care to thousands of earthquake victims - some who had waited weeks for treatment.  Once they returned, a second team was sent to provide the necessary follow-up care and primary are, so those who'd already been treated could stay alive.

Currently, our focus has shifted in response to the ever-changing needs in Haiti .  Based on our team's first-hand reports that there are sufficient medical personnel on the ground, we now seek to provide basic medical necessities, such as crutches, to meet the great demand.  If you'd like to help Haiti ' s earthquake victims while giving to a local, trusted foundation, please consider giving today. 

For more information on making a financial contribution or giving gently-used crutches, please call the foundation at 423-778-6600.