- December 20, 2024
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A nurse with the Halifax Health Lohman Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology recently returned from a mission trip to Honduras with other medical professionals, according to a press release.
Christine Goudreau's mission was to provide vital education and support to underserved communities and the Hospital Loma De Luz on how to thrive with diabetes. She was joined by Dr. D. Scott Covington, a general surgeon and specialized wound care physician at Halifax Health.
"This journey is not only about medical care but also embodies a deeply personal commitment to giving back and making a lasting impact through The Cornerstone Foundation," Halifax Health stated in its press release.
The Cornerstone Foundation is a Christian charitable organization formed in 1992 in response to a need to facilitate the construction and operation of a hospital-based Christian outreach on the Caribbean coast of Honduras, where there had been no accessible medical care within a day’s travel. The operation is made possible by a committed board of directors, career missionaries, part-time volunteers, supporting churches and individuals. In 1994, a sister organization was formed in Honduras, Asociación Piedra Angular de Honduras, to administer local operations and conform to Honduran legal requirements.
"The opportunity to contribute to the well-being of underserved communities is a privilege and a responsibility," Covington said. "Witnessing the transformative impact of healthcare initiatives, such as the Holy Family Surgery Center, reaffirms the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing global health challenges. Every individual we reach, every life we touch, is a testament to the power of compassion."
