HANA
OF HUDSON VALLEY NEW YORK
Expanding Our Reach for Better Health
Welcome to Haitian American Nurses Association of Hudson Valley, New York
Haitian American Nurses Association (HANA) of Hudson Valley, New York. is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit nursing organization. HANA of Hudson Valley, New York, was founded in 2008 by Registered Nurse, Berthilde Dufrene, following a disastrous flood that took place in the northwestern region of Haiti. The need to create a nursing organization was necessary not only to reach out to the global community, but to also address the health and socioeconomic concerns in the immediate Rockland community. Since then, our members have participated in several missions around the world.
HANA of Hudson Valley, New York, was preceded by HANA of Florida which was established in 1984 in South Florida. Currently, HANA has several chapters nationwide in the states of Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey and New York.
OUR PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
My name is Marlyn Lestage-Laforest and I am the President of the Haitian American Nurses Association of Hudson Valley, New York (HANA). HANA is a nonprofit, 501 (c) 3 nursing organization. Our mission is to provide a platform for nurses to unite in exchange ideas regarding wellness and public health matters relevant to our community. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and to better understand our work. READ MORE STORY
ABOUT HANA
HANA is a non-profit, charitable nursing professional organization which originated from Miami, Florida more than thirty years ago. The non-profit organization encompasses ten chapters across the United States, with plans to expand internationally. HANA is operated primarily by healthcare professionals and provides the following services: medical missions worldwide, disaster relief, healthcare outreach and educational programs, and social services.
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