Mercy Health Mission Trip
On March 20th, 2017, CMMB will officially open the Bishop Joseph Sullivan Health Center (BJSH) in Côtes-de-Fer, Haiti. The facility will serve over 50,000 Haitians who currently lack access to quality healthcare.
Many are joining this historic celebration, including the health center’s first and largest partner, Mercy Health. In 2013, Mercy Health, then known as Catholic Health Services, committed to a $2 million challenge grant to build the hospital. Continuing with their support, Mercy Health is sending eight qualified professionals, including doctors, registered nurses, and IT specialists, in the week leading up to the dedication ceremony. The aim of the first mission trip is to provide healthcare services and enhance hospital operations. We look forward to this mission trip and future collaborations with the wonderful people of Mercy Health.
Dr. Herbert Schumm
Home: Lima, Ohio
Education: Doctorate of Medicine, Wright State University of Medicine
CMMB Volunteer Post: Family Doctor and health administrator
Interesting fact: For fifteen years Dr. Herbert provided direction as the Vice President of Medical Affairs at St. Rita’s Health Partners, but currently serves as Chair of the Huntington University Board of Trustees and a member of WTLW Board of Directors.
Erin Nester
Home: Cincinnati area, Ohio
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Thomas More College
CMMB Volunteer Post: IT Project Manager, Volunteer coordinator, and business administrator
Interesting fact: Erin is passionate about the mission of global health and service. She hopes to continue sharing her passion and extensive managerial experience with the global community. In addition to participating in local organizations that work closely with women and children, she has also planned and attended four
other mission trips.
Loretta Burgei
Home: Lima, Ohio
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Governor’s University
CMMB Volunteer Post: Registered Nurse
Interesting fact: Loretta has acted as a nurse for 23 years and Director at Mercy Health Hospital. She has participated in five other mission trips across Haiti
Loubens Delice
Home: Cleveland / Akron, Ohio area
Education: Masters of Science in Health Services Administration, University of Central Florida
CMMB Volunteer Post: Health Services Administrator
Interesting fact: For Loubens, participating in the mission trip to Haiti is an opportunity to share a story of personal growth. As a Haitian-American, Loubens is looking forward to using his skills and knowledge to give back to his parent’s home country.
Mark Rau
Home: Amherst, Ohio
Education: Associate of Science, Respiratory Care Therapy, Lima Technical College. Bachelor of Science, Health Management, Meyers University
CMMB Volunteer Post: Operations (Chief operating officer of Mercy Health-Lorain)
Interesting fact: Mark has always felt a call to service. In 1998 he made his first mission trip to Mexico, which was followed up by three additional trips in the years afterward.
Michelle Wall
Home: Cincinnati area, Ohio
Education: M.S. in Health Services Administration, Regis University
CMMB Volunteer Post: Radiologist
Interesting fact: Michelle Wall is a medical imaging specialist who graduated from Regis University in 2002. She has spent the past 25 years in healthcare, gaining experience with Radiology, Medical Imaging and Health Services Administration. She believes this opportunity to collaborate with CMMB will allow her to expand on her talents, while simultaneously helping those in Haiti receive quality health services.
Dr. Stephen Feagins
Home: Dayton area, Ohio
Education: M.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
CMMB Volunteer Post: Doctor
Interesting fact: Previously, Dr. Feagins served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force and Honor Flight Program, which caters to the veterans of various wars.
Fr. Emmanuel Otiaba
Home: Bethpage, New York
Education: Ordained a Catholic Priest in Awka Diocese, Nigeria
CMMB Volunteer Post:
Interesting fact: Father Emmanuel has volunteered with the Nigerian Red Cross and was the National Coordinator for the Road Safety Corps of Nigeria. Presently, Emmanuel is a US citizen and serves as a hospital/healthcare Board Certified Chaplain in the DRVC Long Island. He was one of the priests granted the special faculty as a “Missionary of Mercy” by Pope Francis in 2016.