Anita Dohn, MD, MSc
Michael N. Dohn, MD, MSc
Anita & Michael Dohn are physicians who are serving as missionaries with SAMS  (Society of Anglican Missionaries & Senders).
Anita is a Family Practitioner.
Michael is an Internist.
ABOUT CLÍNICA ESPERANZA Y CARIDAD
2000 photo
The photo shows the original Clinic entrance at the end of the "L" facing Calle Sánchez as it appeared in 2000.

2007 Photo
The Clinic entrance is now on the side street at the other end of the  "L". The tin roof on the older building was replaced with concrete in 2007 shortly after this picture was taken.

2013 Photo
Entrance as it appears today.
Clínica Esperanza y Caridad is a health ministry of la Iglesia Episcopal  Dominicana, the Episcopal Church in the Dominican Republic. It opened in 1998 near the waterfront in San Pedro de Macorís along the southern coast of  the Dominican Republic. The population of San Pedro de Macorís is about 220,000 people. 

The opening occurred two weeks after Hurricane Georges that caused major
damage on the island. The storm blew off the rear third of the Clinic's roof! As the Clinic was only using several rooms on the first floor at the other end of the building, the missing roof was not initially a problem.

The Clinic originally offered general medical care provided by volunteer physicians and housed a physical therapy unit of the Dominican Rehabilitation Association. Over the years, the Clinic has changed and expanded its services for the poor as opportunities arose. Today the clinic remains quite active.
  • About 12,000 - 14,000 annual patient visits the last several years,
    including both primary care and specialty care (such as cardiology, OB/Gyn,
    and pediatrics, among others).
  • The largest HIV/AIDS integrated care unit in the Province.
  • A confidential HIV testing center with an onsite psychologist and counselors.
  • An active clinical laboratory.
  • A vaccination post.
  • Active community health programs in more than a dozen communities, with connections to activities in an additional 20 or so communities.
  • More than 150 volunteer health promoters presently active in their communities (with more than 400 health promoters trained over the years).
  • More than 22,000 direct beneficiaries of the community health program, and another 10-20 thousand indirect beneficiaries.
  • Health education and health promotion events that have reached tens of thousands of people over the years.

The Clinic has a mission to serve the poor. Providing medical care is expensive.  The poor cannot pay the costs of this medical care. This creates
problems.

Accordingly, the Clinic must rely upon outside sources to help defray costs. 

Esperanza Internacional, a Christian micro-economic development organization,  has  provided regular assistance throughout the years. The Dominican Ministry of Public Health has provided personnel and resources. Dioceses, churches and individuals contribute to allow this ministry to maintain its focus on the health needs among the poor and in marginalized communities. If you feel called to support the Clinic's health ministry, please write us using the Contact Form on the Contact Us page.

The Clinic shares an address with Iglesia Episcopal San Esteban (the Clinic sits in an "L" shaped building beside and behind the church): 
  • Calle Sánchez #9, Sector Miramar, San Pedro de Macorís
  • Community Health phone (from USA): +1 809 526-7731   
 
The local Episcopal school and the diocese's Bishop Kellogg Conference Center (which has accommodations for visitors) are both within two blocks of the Clinic.
The map illustrates locations of Clínica Esperanza y Caridad, the San Esteban Episcopal School, and the Bishop Kellogg Conference Center.