Neighborhood Profile
The majority of the population from Ferentari
Extension Area is unemployed and does not
benefit from health insurance because they do
not pay taxes. These families cannot afford
the costs of even basic health care and
medicine. The only free medical clinic in the
area is the Phillip House Health Center.
The children assisted by the Phillip House
often come from very stressful home environments,
and as a result many suffer from emotional and
behavioral problems. If these are not addressed,
the children will not develop properly. They may
have extreme difficulty staying in school and
will lack independent living skills.
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What we offer
The Phillip House Health Center houses both a
pediatric and dental practice, staffed with
qualified medical professionals including a
pediatrician, a registered nurse, and two
dentists. Within the center, the children
also benefit from psychological counseling
services.
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Specific Services
- Daily pediatric and general medical care
and assistance, including regular check-ups
and vaccinations
- Free medicine
- Dental care, including regular check-ups
- Individual psychological counseling and
group therapy for children and parents
- Health education, including information
about personal hygiene, disease prevention,
HIV/AIDS infection, drug addiction,
alcoholism, and smoking
- Anti-flu vaccination campaigns
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Results
The children have also benefited from better
nutrition and health care. In addition, the
children's parents have begun to take more
responsibility for their children. Lastly,
better communication and greater understanding
now exists between various members and
institutions of the community (i.e. families,
local schools, local authorities, different
NGO's, and various governmental agencies).
For detailed results from each of our projects,
please see our Annual Report.
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