I am a native of Liberia and have lived in the United States for over 25 years. I basically grew up in the US but never forgot my homeland. i arrived here when I was 8 but still had distant happy memories of my homeland. My educational background consists of an Associates Degree in Business Administration and getting my Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management. I have one for class to complete and will be moving on and completing my Masters. For the past 10 years, I have worked on the administrative end of healthcare. The highlight of my medical work experience is managing the Health Information Department at a Cardiovascular medical practice in Virginia. In this position, I was in charge of assessing the their work and patient flow to ensure proper implementation of their Electronic Medical Record System. This experience helped to navigate through every aspect of a medical practice and hospital procedures to ensure a properly integrated work flow. This experience has greatly assisted me in learning the ins and outs of how a healthcare system should run.
In 2009 and 2010 I traveled back to Liberia and was there for over a year. My navigation through the healthcare system in Liberia thought me that we are greatly in need for an improved system. I saw children and adults dying due to lack of medical expertise and equipment. This experience devastated me and knew I had to do something to assist with improving our system. In 2011 while in Liberia, I found out that I was pregnant and started having complications. I knew that if I stayed in Liberia, my life and my son's life would be in danger. With a heavy heart, I had to return back to the US and seek medical treatment. Within two weeks of being back in the US, I had to be taken to the emergency room. I was in labor at 4 months. Due to the advanced treatment at the local hospital my labor was stopped. I kept thinking to myself, if I had extended my stay in Liberia like I wanted to, there is no way that my son or I would be here today. I had to be placed on immediate bed rest and monitored closely. I went through the rest of my pregnancy being dilated 2.5 centimeters. I am grateful for the treatment that I received in the US but keep thinking about those who are not fortunate to be able to travel to other countries for advanced treatment. Many women and children die in childbirth and of other medical problems in Liberia. Liberia is a third world country and I dream each day of a better healthcare system for our citizens.
The Ebola Epidemic has heightened just how disconnected our healthcare system is. I am praying and know that one day our healthcare system will improve but this can only happen if we work together.
I am glad that I found this website. I am dedicating my time to bridge the gap between Liberia's healthcare system and its citizens. I will be sharing how I am getting involved and enlisting the assistant of some of the wonderful organizations here.
In 2009 and 2010 I traveled back to Liberia and was there for over a year. My navigation through the healthcare system in Liberia thought me that we are greatly in need for an improved system. I saw children and adults dying due to lack of medical expertise and equipment. This experience devastated me and knew I had to do something to assist with improving our system. In 2011 while in Liberia, I found out that I was pregnant and started having complications. I knew that if I stayed in Liberia, my life and my son's life would be in danger. With a heavy heart, I had to return back to the US and seek medical treatment. Within two weeks of being back in the US, I had to be taken to the emergency room. I was in labor at 4 months. Due to the advanced treatment at the local hospital my labor was stopped. I kept thinking to myself, if I had extended my stay in Liberia like I wanted to, there is no way that my son or I would be here today. I had to be placed on immediate bed rest and monitored closely. I went through the rest of my pregnancy being dilated 2.5 centimeters. I am grateful for the treatment that I received in the US but keep thinking about those who are not fortunate to be able to travel to other countries for advanced treatment. Many women and children die in childbirth and of other medical problems in Liberia. Liberia is a third world country and I dream each day of a better healthcare system for our citizens.
The Ebola Epidemic has heightened just how disconnected our healthcare system is. I am praying and know that one day our healthcare system will improve but this can only happen if we work together.
I am glad that I found this website. I am dedicating my time to bridge the gap between Liberia's healthcare system and its citizens. I will be sharing how I am getting involved and enlisting the assistant of some of the wonderful organizations here.
