ROMANIA
The end of the 80’s brought sweeping change across the face of Eastern Europe. As dictatorships crumbled and borders open, the nation of Romania emerged out of one of the most passionate and blood stained Revolutions of the decade to a new and potentially bright future as a free Nation. The bane of Romanian Communism had a firm hold for over four decades, and was considered particularly cruel and extreme even when compared to other communist dictatorships. The scars left upon Romania were imprinted on every life and in every sector of society. While communism’s effects are pervasive, they are rarely found more striking and shocking than in Romania's medical system.
Watch our video about life medical center
92,000
Square miles of land, same size as Minnesota.
20 million
People in the country, with 54% living in cities.
A Crisis in Women's Healthcare
The Broken
REALITY
Romania is plagued by the remnants of a dilapidated medical system inherited from over 4 decades of rule by one of the most oppressive communist regimes in history. Within the healthcare system, no area has been ignored as much as women's healthcare.
Two striking issues stand out: an abortion epidemic and a lack of dignified gynecological care.
Maternity care in Romania is marked by a lack of privacy, outdated equipment, poor patient education and advocacy, black-market payments and bribes, misguided cultural assumptions, and a general lack of dignity and value for human life... be it the mother’s or the baby’s.
During labor and postpartum care, women in government
hospitals must out-bribe other moms for food, medical attention,
fresh linens, and even medication.
50%
Percent of pregnancies in Romania that end in abortion. The exact number is masked due to the frequent practice of the under-reporting by non-government clinics.
$$$
The most recent World Health Organization study reveals a significant driving force behind abortions in Romania - income generation for gynecologists.
4
The number of abortions the average woman in Romania will have during her lifetime.
alone
In general, women are left without advocates and support in the hospital. They are bunched 3-4 women per delivery room. Husbands and other who could provide support are usually kept outside.
LIFE Medical Center
IMPACT
LIFE Medical Center
IMPACT
It is our belief that to create a culture of love, care, compassion and dignity, these attributes must first be shown and that is exactly what LIFE Medical Center will be focused on during each women's visit.
It is our belief that to create a culture of love, care, compassion and dignity, these attributes must first be shown and that is exactly what LIFE Medical Center will be focused on during each women's visit.
Like Nothing Else
LIFE Medical Center will provide no abortive services, no bribes will be allowed, and fathers and family will be prepared and encouraged to participate in the process.
Gospel-Centered
Every person who passes through the doors of LIFE Medical Center will be shown the love and care of Jesus Christ - since He is the motivation for all we do.
Culture Changing
The way women are treated and new life valued will be like no other experience in Romania. The birth of every baby will be a joyful celebration.
Sustainable
Once completed, LIFE Medical Center will be financially self-sustaining, providing necessary resources to continue the critical work in Romania.
Like Nothing Else
LIFE Medical Center will provide no abortive Services, no bribes will be allowed, and fathers and family will be prepared and encouraged to participate in the process.
Gospel-Centered
Every person who passes through the doors of LIFE Medical Center will be shown the love and care of Jesus Christ - since He is the motivation for all we do.
Culture Changing
The way women are treated and new life valued will be like no other experience in Romania. The birth of every baby will be a joyful celebration.
Sustainable
Once completed, LIFE Medical Center will be financially self-sustaining, providing necessary resources to continue the critical work in Romania.
Project
PHASES
Phase 1: COMPLETED
Planning and Research
Creating a sustainable business plan, conducting market research, and following up with a feasibility study conducted by an independent third party.
Phase 2: COMPLETED
Select & Buy Land
Acquire land in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Turn to the final design of the hospital facility and continue to build our team of specialized project consultants.
Phase 3:
Build and open LIFE Medical Center
Build Life Medical Center. Recruitment and training of clinical staff followed by the grand opening of a women's birthing and health center like no other in the nation of Romania.
Frequently Asked
QUESTIONS
Healthbridge Global is ProVita’s official US partner on the LIFE Medical Center project. Our role is to build awareness and raise support for the project by championing the work in Romania with like-minded partners in the U.S.
LIFE Medical Center is a project of the Clinica ProVita Foundation of Romania. The vision is to expand ProVita’s care, reach, and impact, specifically to meet the deep needs in the area of maternity care in Romania.
No, because the ministry (ProVita) is already self-sustaining with regards to their on-going needs. LIFE Medical Center (the expansion project) has been designed from day one to be self-supporting. Healthbridge Global is a capacity building partner to help them take this significant step forward.
Give to this
project
Adopt a Project
Are you a church leader that is interested in information about what it would look like for a church to adopt a clinic project?
Updates
1-2 Updates Via Email Per Month
Project Scout Trips
Want to help us pick projects? Stay informed about upcoming project scout trips.
Romania - Rise Together
Healthbridge is partnering with a Romanian non-profit organization to provide trauma healing for Romania’s orphans.
Watch our video
I Care For India
Healthbridge has helped support a rural mobile clinic effort to remote villages in SE India, and is now planning on building a permanent clinical home-base.
Lower Egypt - Pediatrics
Healthbridge is partnering to build dedicated pediatric in-patient and out-patient clinics to elevate the compassionate care provided to children in this remote area of Egypt.
Romania - ProVita
Healthbridge has partnered on a one of a kind multi-specialty clinic for women and children in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.