Ted Hausler’s Post

The launch event at any hospital will be a celebration of a new beginning, a commitment to the community, and a promise of quality healthcare services. But let's be real, the work just starts there! 💪 Sure, inviting local dignitaries, giving facility tours, and getting media coverage are all important steps in the hospital launch strategy. But to truly make a mark in the community, we need to go beyond the basics and engage with our neighbours in a meaningful way. 🏥 𝐇e𝐫e a𝐫e a f𝐞w b𝐞s𝐭 𝐩r𝐚c𝐭i𝐜e𝐬 𝐭h𝐚t w𝐨u𝐥d c𝐨n𝐧e𝐜t a h𝐨s𝐩i𝐭a𝐥 𝐛e𝐭t𝐞r w𝐢t𝐡 𝐭h𝐞i𝐫 𝐜o𝐦m𝐮n𝐢t𝐲: ➡ Organizing free health camps in collaboration with local NGOs or Resident Welfare Associations. ▶ These camps not only provide essential health services to those in need but also create a sense of goodwill and trust in the hospital. It's all about building relationships and showing that we care about the well-being of our community. 💖 ▶ Hosting open houses, and community events, and inviting community leaders to tour the facility can help build trust and familiarity with the new hospital. ➡ Reaching out to schools and workplaces to educate them about specific health concerns. ▶ By sharing our expertise and knowledge, we not only position ourselves as healthcare experts but also as responsible citizens who are invested in the health of our city. 📚 ➡ Online Community Engagement ▶ Engaging with the community on social media platforms can also help hospitals connect with their audience. Sharing health tips, success stories, and information about upcoming events can keep the community informed and engaged. ➡ Adopt a cause that is closely related to your region's healthcare needs. ▶ Whether it's partnering with NGOs to provide clean drinking water or focusing on chronic disease awareness campaigns, we can make a real impact on the health of our community. 🚰 ➡ Volunteer Programs ▶ Establishing volunteer programs within the hospital can not only benefit the community but also create a sense of pride and ownership among the volunteers. This can include opportunities for community members to serve as patient advocates, and greeters, or even participate in fundraising events. ➡ Patient Feedback ▶ Listening to patient feedback is essential for hospitals to understand the needs and concerns of the community. Implementing patient satisfaction surveys, focus groups, and suggestion boxes can provide valuable insights that can help improve the quality of care provided. Go beyond the traditional hospital launch event and focus on long-term community engagement. Show your neighbours that you are here to stay and are committed to their well-being. #IndianHospitalLaunch #Strategy #CommunityEngagement #Healthcare #Wellness #HospitalLaunch #CommunityEngagement #Strategy #IndianHospital #Healthcare #CommunityOutreach #PatientCare

Have you ever returned from a trip refreshed and excited ... and also overwhelmed by the insights and ideas the experience sparked? Me too. So much so, it can be hard to know where to begin again. Since my return from Botswana for a conference on #CervicalCancer elimination mobilization hosted by World Health Organization, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation & Graça Machel Trust, I've been processing all I witnessed and contributed, understanding new context and urgency for elimination efforts in the US and globally. In organizing my notes, pictures and videos, there's far too much to share in a single post. And it's not possible to replicate the power of the spirit in the room, among all us #survivors, #allies and #advocates. However, I believe the conference was a turning point for global mobilization efforts and I'll do my part to make it that. Starting next week, here on LinkedIn, I'll be publishing a 5-part series on key learnings & takeaways, each of which is its own, complete workstream. For now, a sneak peek below: my notes captured from one of several times I was so lucky to be in the presence of Her Excellency Former First Lady of South Africa and Humanitarian Graça Machel's wisdom that elimination *will* happen as a result of our efforts, it's just a matter of *when.* #gynecologiccancerawarenessmonth #HealthcareonLinkedIn #womenshealth #healthequity #cervicalhealth #publichealth #womensrights

The #worldntdchallenge in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania! What amazing dancers, bringing the #UniteActEliminate song to life! Join us, help raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and call for change! NTDs are a group of 21 different diseases causing significant disfigurement, disability, and death. They affect around 1.65 billion people around the world and thrive in poverty-stricken areas. NTDs earned their name for a reason – these diseases, and the people they afflict, have been overlooked, receiving very little global attention and funding for research, prevention, and control efforts.  NTDs wreak havoc on peoples’ lives and can cause immense suffering, chronic disability, disfigurement, and death.  Despite limited funding, many countries have made significant progress controlling and treating NTDs. 50 countries have eliminated at least one NTD.  To succeed, we need more global leaders to commit to ending NTDs and pledge crucial funding. Investing in new research to develop more tools to provide what the community needs.  By working together, we can create a future where everyone, no matter where they live, can lead a healthy and happy life. Join the movement – let's make NTDs history! Join the #WorldNTDChallenge and help us #BeatNTDs. https://lnkd.in/eXsNaia8

Exactly one month ago, we concluded our first public and community health posting. Throughout this experience, I gained profound insights into humanitarian services. While medicine, in general, falls under humanitarian work, community medicine is more focused on "prevention" rather than "cure/treatment," adhering to the adage "Prevention is better than cure." During the posting, I realized that only a small fraction of the population can afford to consult a specialist. This raises concerns about the majority who can't afford such services. Community health workers step out of their comfort zones into communities, ensuring access to standard healthcare and living conditions. Many venture into rural areas where basic amenities are lacking, administering vaccines to eradicate epidemics. One topic that deeply resonated with me was "street children." From the scarcity of street children in the 1800s to over 100 locations in Lagos where they are found today, the situation is disheartening. Many proposed solutions and eradication measures seem impractical in Nigeria. 🔘Can we envision a future where not a single child lives on the streets? 🔘Is it feasible to provide for all street children? 🔘What measures can be taken? I'm open to ideas in the comment section. Meanwhile, I thought of an idea. I recently wrote a book titled "Teens and Things," which delves into every aspect of an adolescent's life, guiding them through tough phases to become responsible citizens. Statistically, a significant percentage of street children become major miscreants due to neglect and ignorance. With this book as a guide, I believe they can make better choices, find strength to overcome this phase, and strive to become valuable members of society in the future. You can access a copy of the book for the street children in your neighborhood by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/d-kgRpfj Remember, even though they are street children, they have the same rights as you. Extend your love to a street child to assist the government in their welfare.

Community engagement is critical if we want to prevent pandemics

“On Trac-Tor” for Charity - 6 Provinces Tractor ride World record tractor ride 2024  3500KM by tractor for Charity   Start date: Sunday 21st of July 2024 - Sunday the 11th August 2024 “21 days of sheer determination on a tractor”   Aim: To ride through 6 provinces for not less than 3500km km on a Mahindra tractor with trailer as part of our Pediatric care Africa “On-Trac–Tor” charity fundraising campaign. Our world record tractor ride attempt will start at Mahindra Nelspruit on Sunday 21st July 2024 at 09h00 and end at Mahindra in Nelspruit on Sunday the 11th August at about 13h00. NB: This extraordinary tractor ride is going to happen without a support vehicle and other persons riding with as any form of support, to conform with the world record requirements. Our record attempt will be lodged with RecordSetters in the USA for evaluation/verification and if accepted they will officiate our record attempt and issue an official world record certificate. Persons joining the ride on the route for short distances for moral support are allowed and encouraged. Since our inception in 2017 we have supplied free medical care to 7849 persons during medical outreaches, 1824 children have seen a private medical practitioner or specialist, 148 children received free surgeries, we distributed 511 000kg of food parcels, 7243 tins of baby formula and 9098 packets of baby porridge was delivered to children by us.   The purpose of this ride is threefold:   1.     To draw international attention to the extremely high number of farm murders and farm attracts in South Africa as the entire farming community in South Africa is affected 2.     To collect funds for poor children that require bigger and more complex surgeries. 3.     To create awareness on the Shocking levels of violence that continue to destroy children’s lives across South Africa, with 285 children murdered and 2,707 surviving attempted murder, assault, or grievous bodily harm between October and December 2023 only. (UNICEF South Africa)  How can you get involved: The children in our communities need your help and plead for your assistance?   ·       Sponsor our rider Dr Andre Hattingh per kilometre he travels by tractor. ·       Make a once of or a monthly donation to help us to help sick and defenceless children. ·       Donate diesel for the tractor ride. ·       Become a volunteer with Pediatric care Africa.   For further information or to join us, please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/dT-zEYpK or contact us at: [email protected] Office: 0762295663

Securing a significant grant like the $1.1 million from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust is a strategic move for Living Goods in the context of Burkina Faso's security-deficit setting. In such environments, where security challenges may hinder the delivery of essential services like healthcare, digitizing community health services becomes even more critical. By digitizing community health services, Living Goods can potentially mitigate some security risks associated with physical outreach, such as travel restrictions or dangers faced by health workers. Moreover, the focus on data-driven decision-making facilitated by the electronic community health system (#eCHIS) aligns with strategic purchasing principles by ensuring resources are directed to where they are most needed and can have the greatest impact. Real-time data can inform resource allocation, identify areas of high need, and track progress towards health outcomes, all of which are essential in security-deficit settings where resources may be limited or constrained by instability. Overall, the strategic partnership between Living Goods and The Helmsley Charitable Trust demonstrates an understanding of the unique challenges posed by security-deficit settings and a commitment to leveraging innovative solutions to overcome these challenges and improve health outcomes in Burkina Faso.