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Health Horizons International Foundation Inc

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Causes: Community Health Systems, Health, Health Support, Public Health

Mission: Our mission is to improve community health in the Dominican Republic. Through building local capacity for public health and strengthening the primary health care system, we work to promote well-being and access to quality health care.

Community Stories

56 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

mel2427 Volunteer

Rating: 5

12/08/2024

Had a great experience with HHI when I volunteered as a nurse, they do incredible work for the community.

apuellox Client Served

Rating: 5

05/26/2022

ASOMBROSO TRABAJO Y EDCELENTE SERVICIO A LAS PERSONAS POBRES QUE VIBEN CON DIABETE

Elvis0916 Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/25/2022

En mi opinión personal , la experiencia que tuve con Horizontes de salud fue sumamente inolvidable , por mi aprendizaje , por la entrega de cada miembro de la institución y sobre todo Ayudar a personas de escasos recursos es algo que no tiene precio , me sentí muy feliz de haber podido ayudar.

savreeda948 Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/25/2022

EXCELENTE TRABAJO PARA CON LOS MAS NECESITADOS Y PERSONAS VIVIENDO CON ENFERMEDADES CRONICAS

jonmat6 Client Served

Rating: 5

05/25/2022

My mom had a great experience with them, they treated her as if she was a member of their family.

argenis2416 Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/25/2022

Es Asombroso el Trabajo de Health Horizons international , siempre ayudando a la comunidad y a los más necesitados!

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EvandroRamirez1 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

05/12/2022

Horizontes de Salud es una organización sin fines de lucro que ha impactado la vida de miles de personas. Cuentan con un equipo altamente capacitado y comprometido con su misión. Las comunidades en las que interviene han sido apoyadas y beneficiadas por sus distintos programas de salud. ¡Bravo, hacen un trabajo excelente!

Lic. Evandro Ramírez
Psicólogo/ Consejero

Jeff S.6 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

05/12/2022

They do great work!!! And what they did is needed very much.

2

Olgater Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/03/2022

Excelente trabajo para tantas personas necesitadas en nuestro país.

1

Javier M.2 Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/02/2022

Una de las instituciones que tiene el propósito de ayudar en República Dominicana, están realizando un excelente trabajo.

1

malvi Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/02/2022

Excelente institución trabajando por el bienestar de la gente de escasos recursos en el pais

1

TuftsPA Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/04/2021

HHI has done marvelous work in the Dominican Republic, and has been recognized as a center of excellence in chronic care management. I’ve been fortunate to volunteer with them many times, and the fantastic work that they do keeps bringing me back!

Rickv Donor

Rating: 5

05/03/2021

I have seen Health Horizon's International in action multiple times. I am impressed by their efficiency and the care they give to their patients. The staff and volunteers are clearly dedicated.

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EGONZALEZDOM Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

05/03/2021

HHI is the only organization in the Dominican Republic (and the 4th in the American continent) recognized by the International Diabetes Federation as a Center of Excellence for Diabetes Care.

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jtatis Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

05/03/2021

Horizontes es una organizacion sin fines lucrativos que busca mejorar la calidad y el acceso a los servicios de atencion primaria

woodlock Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/02/2021

I have volunteered with this organization twice and amount they have accomplished over the years is remarkable. It is a great organization filled with incredible people. They truly make a difference in the lives of the people they serve.

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mlockwood6 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

05/02/2021

I have been following this NGO for years. They are fantastic . Their vision was to treat diabetes and HTN in a fashion where patients knew them, remembered them, and continued to see them over time. They have accomplished this ! I have volunteered with HHI as a physician and will continue to do so.

1

stacytv Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/02/2021

Health Horizons International is a unique organization providing continuity of care for conditions that shorten the lifespan of many people in the Dominican Republic. These include diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. They are not only given medication but also education. They are unique among nonprofit medical organizations.

batista29 Volunteer

Rating: 5

03/09/2021

Es una de las instituciones mas solidas a nivel comunitaria donde tiene grandes programas que cambian al mundo

ERBANIA06 Volunteer

Rating: 5

03/09/2021

HHI ES UNA GRAN ORGANIZACION QUE TRABAJA EN BENEFICIO DE LA COMUNIDAD

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ELISHA888 Client Served

Rating: 5

03/08/2021

Tuve la oportunidad de ir a Horizontes de Salud y su centro ubicado en la cmunidad de cevere para obtener mi servicio de paspanicolao luego de sentir mucho dolor. Yo iba a Santiago a atenderme pero el trato y el servicio de Horizontes de Salud es otra cosa. Hay muchas instituciones que no trabajan de manera honesta, pero Horizonte es de las pocas organizaciones que de verdad le importa la salud de la gente

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Almeida72 Client Served

Rating: 5

03/08/2021

ORGANIZACION QUE TRABAJA ARDUAMENTE PARA ASEGURAR QUE PERSONAS EN LAS COMUNIDADES TENGAN SERVICIOS DE SALUD COMPLETAMENTE GRATUITOS

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dumbledore2928 Volunteer

Rating: 5

03/08/2021

One of the best NGOs in the Dominican Republic!!!!!

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

02/22/2020

Beautiful work, beautiful people, beautiful organization!

Jeimy L. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/23/2020

Very friendly and all about people! Their executive director really shows his care about providing good health care services for people!

YordanManuel General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/22/2020

Trabajan en las comunidades de montellano puerto plata dando servicios de salud a los mas necesitados

PetraHndz Client Served

Rating: 5

02/22/2020

Mi padre recibe la atención y medicamentos de esta gran institución que ayuda a los diabéticos

LolaAlola Advisor

Rating: 5

02/22/2020

Health Horizons International Foundation is a nonprofit that improves community health by empowering local leaders

EladioG General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/22/2020

Buena organisasion que trabaja en montellano contrq la diasbete y ipertencion con pacientes pobres

AbreuAbreuDaniela General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/22/2020

Esta organización trabaja arduamente para facilitar los medicamentos y los servicios a personas que padecen de diabetes e hipertensión en la Republica Dominicana

JGM1 Donor

Rating: 5

02/22/2020

An outstanding organization that serves thousands of communities living in deplorable situation. Please support their work!

1

Del Mar G. Client Served

Rating: 5

02/22/2020

“One of the most giving and nurturing organizations in the Caribbean! They help thousands of people to have access to primary care and medicine whom are living in deplorable situations.”

1

Willy26 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

02/14/2020

I'm Willy Destin I used to be a health promoter and I've been with Health Horizons during the past 10 years, I'm actually the Referral Coordinator, HHI is working very hard to provide quality care servises to patients with HTN, DM, epilepsy and asthma and with many other health problems... I feel proud and a better person because I'm part of this organization.

Thank you HHI for all you did, for all you do and for all we are looking forward to improve in communities like where I live.

1

Jose2020 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

02/13/2020

HHI is a wonderful organization. When I came to HHI , I found out that it’s like family. I have good experiences with the workers.

1

murphy2700 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/24/2019

I volunteered for a medical mission trip with HHI and had a wonderful. experience. It was very organized and everything was clearly explained. They went out of their way to make it a good experience for us. I really enjoyed the time I spent there and look forward to doing a trip with them again in the future.

2

aguedacarela Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/17/2019

es una intitusion sin fines de lucros que trabajas con personas de las comunidades con problemas de saluz lo ayudas a mejorar su enfermedad

2

Solenin G. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/16/2019

Horizontes de salud República Dominicana viene a aportar a las comunidades necesitadas tanto medicamentos como la capacitación de personas para dotarlas de conocimientos para ayudar a los más necesitados. En los años que tengo como voluntaria e obtenido una gran variedad de conocimientos.

3

Charlenis La N. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/16/2019

Esta fundación aporta un excelente servicio a mi comunidad, ya que se encarga de la salud y bienestar de las personas..

3

Sihara E P. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/16/2019

Esta fundación dedica fuerzas y energías promoviendo estilos de vida saludables y prevención de enfermedades crónicas. Lo hace fomentando la alimentación sana, actividad y ejercicio físico, de esta manera las personas mejoran su salud.

4

Dania B. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/16/2019

Esta fundación trabaja dia dia para la salud comunitaria

4

Daniela R.1 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/13/2019

Gracias a esta organización muchas personas reciben ayuda que antes no tenian.
Gracias HHI

4

Victoria Trejo M. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/12/2019

Es una institución que trabaja a favor de los mas necesitado

4

Ruben L. T. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/12/2019

Soy testigo de la excelencia que brinda esta organización y como sus aportes han contribuido al desarrollo de muchas comunidades

4

Evelyn D. E. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/11/2019

El trabajo que hace esta fundación con sus pacientes es increíble, le da medicamento y seguimiento, cosa que no se hacía antes en esas comunidades

4

Elsa L. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/11/2019

Es una fundación que hace una excelente labor comunitaria.

2

Willy D. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/11/2019

I'm Willy Destin, Referral Specialist at Health Horizons International and I've been with this organization for 10 years, as a translator and volunteering as a community health worker and now as an employee.

Health Horizons International means a lot to me and my community because of the commitment to the people they serve, and that was one of the reason why I decided to help people in my community through the great job Health Horizons International does in the Dominican Republic.

If I could say a word to let you know what HHI means to me and my community, that word would be "family"

Go HHI! We are the A-Team.

3

Elisa R. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/11/2019

He participado durante 10 años en la organicismo 6 de ello como voluntaria y 4 como empleada.
la experiencias ha sido y seguirá siendo maravillosa ya que hacemos lo que nos gusta, que es el trabajo comunitario y ayudar a las personas que realmente lo necesitan de una manera transparente, segura y confiable.
Ademas me ha dado la oportunidad de crecimiento, en el área comunitario, personal y profesional y laboral. Y esas son de las muchas cosas que hace, ayudar a mejorar, ya sea mediante una vida de salud con calidad a sus usuarios o en lo profesional con sus voluntarios y empleados.

3

Laura Massiel Castillo G. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/11/2019

Excelente el servicio que brindan a las comunidades que van.

6

elappots Board Member

Rating: 5

10/11/2019

One of the most humbling and enriching experiences in my professional journey has been joining the HHI Family. For a decade, Horizontes de Salud has positioned itself as one of the strongest public health organizations in the country. Through our programs focused on chronic community health care, we have served as a bridge between the health system gap and the population in a situation of socioeconomic vulnerability or other determining factors such as education, employment, sustainable housing, and access to water; which also prevent access to health as a basic human right. Our work was born as a sustainable, permanent and long-term solution to the medical operations that our founders performed in the city of Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata; where we focused on the four communities of Pancho Mateo, Severet, Arroyo de Leche and Negro Melo to offer completely free primary care services to local residents three times a year. During the past ten years, keeping the promise we once made to our communities, we have made more than 30 medical operations who have impacted the lives of more than 3000 beneficiaries.

4

Mary Frances C. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/09/2019

I participated in a trip almost ten years ago, but the work of the community health workers, doctors and PAs stays with me to this day. HHI has deep roots in its communities, and cares deeply for the people it serves.

4

seacrist General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/08/2019

I have personally donated to Health Horizons for each of the past 10 years and will continue to do so in the future.

HHI was founded by a number of doctors in the Northeast who originally went to the Dominican Republic on one mission trip to bring medical help to indigent people. They were so profoundly moved by the experience that they founded HHI which now has had a permanent presence in the DR for more than ten years. The number of stories from persons with unknown blood pressure and diabetes are legendary and countless. My donations make me feel as happy as the many citizens of the DR whose lives have been inalterably changed by the great work of Health Horizons International.

4

Angik2 Board Member

Rating: 5

10/08/2019

As a co-founder of HHI, it has been amazing to be a part of the growth of this organization. Our mission driven staff has brought HHI to new heights in accomplishing work that is steeped in community and empowerment. I am proud to be a part of this team.

4

cczarsty Board Member

Rating: 5

10/08/2019

I am one of the co-founders of Health Horizons and am incredibly pleased that we are celebrating our 10th anniversary this year. HHI has grown from essentially a "mom and pop" operation to a well respected NGO partnered with the Dominican Ministry of Public Health and the World Diabetes Foundation. Personally, I am gratified to see the changes in our patients who have gone from the paternalistic system to which they were accustomed in which they were used to just doing what they told and asking no questions. They are now full participants in their care and have benefited greatly from it.

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Anne B.2 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/08/2019

I have participated in many Medical Service Trips with HHI since its inception. It is very rewarding to see the impact that a small organization with dedicated volunteers can have on the health of underserved communities. The friendships I have developed are wonderful. As a physician, the opportunity to work in a setting where resources are limited but caring and ingenuity are boundless is invigorating. Working with students and residents allows us to share our excitement and introduce them to the reward of this work.

Anne Brewer, MD
Volunteer and Board Member

5

nataliyan Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/04/2019

Mi nombre es nathaly y he sido una paciente de horizonte de salud, hacen un buen trabajo

5

mariateresapg Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/01/2019

Hello!
My name is Dr. Maria Pou, I am a family doctor and a I've been working for Health Horizons International for three years in the Dominican Republic, It has been an excellent experience and I can say there is always new things to learn. I love going to home visits to see our patients, they are so nice and grateful for all the people who help them.

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