Visitation Hospital News

A Plan for Haiti’s Schools

New York Times - Editorial
August 16, 2010
A plan to build a new education system in Haiti is one of the most encouraging things to emerge from the rubble of the Jan. 12 earthquake.

Visitation Clinic Mourns Death of Staff Member

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The Visitation Clinic lost one of its well-loved staff members, Tasilia Vengelus, fondly known as "TAZI," who died last week after an unexpected illness. 

Fr. William Bevington Breakfast Raises over $17,000 for VHF

A breakfast to honor former Board president and long-time supporter, Rev. William Bevington of Hendersonville, TN was a huge success, and donations amounted to over $17,000 for VHF. 
Those who gathered for the breakfast included the Most Rev. David Choby, Bishop of the Diocese of Nashville; State Senator Douglas Henry; femaile vocalists Katrina Ray and guests from throughout the Nashville Diocese.  Presentations were made by Theresa Patterson, Founder of VHF;  Edward Johnston, former Board member; Fran Rajotte, Director of Development and Communications; Art Judy, Executive Director of VHF; Tom Negri, General Manager of Loew's Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel; and Fr. Wil Steinbacher, who offered the closing prayer.  Fr. Bevington offered his thanks and was presented with an enlarged framed photo of him riding a donkey in Haiti.  The mat around the photo was signed by guests during the breakfast.
"We are so grateful to Fr. Bevington for all he has done for us," said Rajotte.  "Not only has he allowed us to honor him with this breakfast and raise a significant amount of funds for VHF, but several years, at his retirement, Fr. Bevington requested that in lieu of gifts that donations be made to VHF in his name.  He is a great priest and a great friend."

Still Fragile, Haiti Makes Sales Pitch

October 5, 2009

New York Times                                                                By MARC LACEY
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — They came in pinstripes and clutched BlackBerrys that surprised them by going off the same way they did back home.

CLINTON APPOINTS PAUL FARMER AS UN DEPUTY TO HAITI

Associated Press
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton, who is now the U.N. special envoy to Haiti, announced the appointment Tuesday of Harvard professor Paul Farmer, a pioneer in community health treatment for the world's poor, as his deputy.

Visitation Hospital Foundation Has Moved!

Our new address is:
237 Old Hickory Boulevard                                                                      Suite 201                                                                                         Nashville, TN 37221                                                          Phone:  615-673-3501

$1.2 billion in debts canceled to help Haiti

By JONATHAN M. KATZ
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Three international organizations canceled $1.2 billion of Haiti's debt Tuesday, freeing up millions of dollars each year for the deeply impoverished Caribbean nation that is beset by humanitarian crises.

VHF Board Vice-President Receives Prestigious Award

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Ophthalmology society praises Dr. O'Days accomplishments and contributions to health care.

Clarksville, TN Rotary Donates $7,500 to VHF

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Check is presented to VHF on Monday, June 21, at a Rotary Presentation in Clarksville.

President Obama Announces Nominee for Ambassador to Haiti

Kenneth H. Merten, Nominee for Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti.
(The White House, 6/4)