By Petheree Nissley | Secretary
In April 2026, Dr. Peter Coleman, Chief of Surgery at JFK Medical Center, together with a dedicated team of healthcare leaders and resident physician trainees, successfully completed their third one-week surgical outreach mission within the past year. This collaborative initiative united JFK Medical Center, the Liberian College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Waterfield Medical Center, which was established through the efforts of Healthy Women, Healthy Liberia.
The mission provided critical surgical care to patients in Liberia and resulted in the completion of 75 surgeries, including:
A key contributor to the mission's success was PK Pharmacy in Monrovia, which supplied all medications required by the surgical team. Through their partnership, unused medications were returned, allowing the mission to pay only for medications that were utilized, ensuring both efficiency and responsible stewardship of resources.
This outreach highlights the ongoing commitment of these organizations to expanding access to specialized surgical care, strengthening medical education, and improving health outcomes for communities in Liberia.
To celebrate Liberia’s Independence Day, Waterfield Medical Center hosted a Children’s Party on July 27, welcoming children from five surrounding communities. While the team anticipated serving approximately 1,000 children, more than 900 children attended and received meals and special gifts.
Each girl received a new dress, jump rope, and food, while each boy received a jump rope, food, a book, and flip-flops. These annual outreach events rotate among different communities to extend their impact and reach more families each year.
Beyond meeting physical needs, the outreach reflects the mission of Healthy Women, Healthy Liberia (HWHL) to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and bring hope to communities. Through these efforts, the team seeks to positively influence the lives of children and families, encouraging them to become future blessings within their own communities.
Impact and Outcomes
Waterfield Medical Center continues to experience steady growth, expanding both its workforce and the scope of services available to the communities it serves. Over the past year, the center welcomed two additional midwives, increasing maternal and newborn healthcare capacity and helping meet the growing demand for quality obstetric services.
The medical center also achieved full staffing for its Eye Clinic, strengthening its ability to provide vision care and surgical services to patients who may otherwise have limited access to specialized treatment. In addition, Waterfield now offers 24/7 Physician Assistant coverage, ensuring that patients have access to skilled medical care around the clock and improving the center's ability to respond to urgent healthcare needs.
These advancements reflect Waterfield Medical Center's ongoing commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes throughout the region. None of this growth would be possible without the faithful support of our partners, whose generosity and collaboration continue to strengthen the centerl's capacity to provide high-quality, compassionate care to the people of Liberia.
By Petheree Nissley | Secretary
By Petheree Nissley | Secretary
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