Empowering Those Who Care for Us
We recently held an intensive workshop with Dr. Luisa Almonte, Coordinator of our Chronic Care Program focused on Early Detection and Diagnosis Skills, which are practical skills our community health workers rely on in their daily work. The…
In rural Montellano, Dominican Republic, women have long faced deep gaps in healthcare — delayed cancer detection, limited access to contraception, scarce maternal care, and almost no mental health support. But these weren’t just medical gaps…
We first arrived at María Pita’s wooden house on a hot May afternoon in 2024, guided by the crackling strains of an old radio unfurling bachata into the breeze. Even before we saw the sun-bleached planks, the music told us we were close. Seventy…
Mercedes Almonte García—known to everyone as “Diega”—has always been the bright spirit of her neighborhood in San Felipe, Puerto Plata, the island’s storied tacita de plata. Now 77, her laugh still rings like tiny bells. A single mother, she has…
There are stories that remind us of the immense power of hope. The story of Kennedy “Kenny” Sánchez is one of them. He was born on May 8, 1971, in the humble Colonia de Oviedo, Barahona, Dominican Republic. From an early age, he…
175 Lives, 20 Communities, One Mission
We are excited to share the success of our recent Medical Service Trip, during which our team delivered vital healthcare services to 175 individuals across more than 20 communities, reaching those…
Reina Margarita Richard, better known as Melania, is a woman with a story full of resilience and creativity. At 61, she’s seen her share of struggles and triumphs. Born in Villa Montellano, a small town in the Dominican Republic, Melania grew up in the…
Yudelka María Dorrejo Santos de Balbuena, or Yudi as she’s affectionately called, has a life story filled with hard work, determination, and care for her family and community. Born in Santiago, her life took a new turn at the age of 14 when she moved…
Eliezer Lappots-Abreu, HHI Executive Director, Wins Lead2030 Award
Eliezer (Eli) Lappots-Abreu has become the first Dominican recipient of the Lead2030 Award from AstraZeneca and One Young World. This award committed to achieving the Sustainable…
Tata’s Battle Against Cervical Cancer
In a small house in Puerto Plata, the grates open and Tata steps out – one of the most resilient patients who has touched the lives of people at Health Horizons International Foundation. Originally from the beautiful city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti…
Water Filter Installation Project in the Rural Communities of Puerto Plata!
We are pleased to inaugurate our water filter project in the rural communities of Puerto Plata! In recent months, we have been working hard to provide sustainable solutions to the lack of…
Stories That Fill Us With Pride
Amelia Morffe, 41, lives in Los Altos de Los Ciruelos, a vulnerable community in the northern region of the country. For Amelia, the health services she received have been life-changing. This is very important to me. First, because we are women…
Nurturing Futures: Breastfeeding Awareness in Vulnerable Communities
Health Horizons International Foundation, the Rotary Club of Puerto Plata, and PROLACTAR RD are leading efforts to raise awareness about breastfeeding in vulnerable communities…
The Brightest Smile in Pancho Mateo
Anaika, despite her limited mobility, never stops smiling. If you find yourself passing through Pancho Mateo and catch a glimpse of a bright, joyful spark, you’ll know it’s Anaika lighting up the place. The blue doors of a picturesque house open in the…
COVID-19 Relief for Vulnerable Communities
The emergence of this new strain of coronavirus has made it clear that, despite scientific advances and the implementation of sophisticated sanitation systems, the gap in access to health care for vulnerable populations has widened dramatically…
Dr. Michael Good and Friends Swim One Mile for HHI
On Sunday, October 2, Dr. Michael Good and a group of his friends swam a one-mile course in the frigid waters of Miller’s Pond in Connecticut. This hardy group of swimmers has raised over $10,000…
Health Horizons International Inaugurates the First Diabetes Center in Puerto Plata
Health Horizons International (HHI) has inaugurated the first Diabetes Center in the Province of Puerto Plata, offering quality, accessible, and affordable services focused on education, prevention, and…
A Message from the Incoming President
In 2009, Health Horizons International was formally established as a civil society health care organization with three initial goals for its work in the Dominican Republic: develop a Community Health Workers (CHW) program, meet existing…
Thought and Vision: A Systematic Perspective
In the Dominican Republic, chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses are the leading causes of death, accounting for 70% of all deaths nationwide. Nearly 10% of the Dominican adult population…