Eye Clinic Open Six Days a Week
We are pleased to announce that Germenie Togbah has returned to Waterfield Medical Center following specialized training as an Eye Technician in India. Under Mr. Togbah’s leadership, our clinic now operates six days a week. We also extend our gratitude to the Upper Lehigh Lions Club for their generous donation of over 350 pairs of glasses to the Eye Clinic. This expansion of services at Waterfield Medical Center will further enhance access to quality healthcare for individuals in Margibi County, Liberia.
Independence Day Outreach a Success
Liberia observes its Independence Day annually on July 26th, commemorating the nation’s declaration of independence from the American Colonization Society in 1847. In 2025, Liberia celebrated its 178th anniversary of independence. The festivities each year at Waterfield include a Children’s Outreach initiative; this year, 745 children benefitted from distributions of food, clothing, and footwear. Serving the needs of children within the community remains a central focus of The Waterfield Medical Center.
A Review from Great Nonprofits
Before joining the board of the Foundation for Restoring Women’s Healthcare to Liberia Inc., also known as Healthy Women, Healthy Liberia, I had been following the organization and its activities for six years. My initial introduction to the impact of HWHL was when its founder, Dr. Hena, presented the organization’s work during the Ebola crisis.
As a Liberian immigrant, I’ve always kept a close watch on organizations working in my home country and sought opportunities to get involved. In 2019, during a visit to Liberia, my husband and I personally witnessed the impact of HWHL at the Waterfield Primary Care Center clinic. We were deeply impressed by their efficient use of resources and the services they provided to the community. As a result of HWHL’s work, the community has access to preventive services, acute care, dental care, maternal care, access to pharmacy services and more. The Community Health Workers are invested and trusted in the communities they serve. In 2020, I joined the volunteer board of directors and have continued to be inspired by the unwavering dedication of all team members.
By supporting HWHL and their work through the Waterfield Primary Care Center [now Waterfield Medical Center], we are backing a well-organized, sustainable organization that has been in operation for over a decade and is continually expanding its services. I take pride in playing a small part in supporting the important work of HWHL!
A Source of Clean Water
Many residents of Liberia face challenges due to insufficient access to clean drinking water, which often results in water-borne illnesses. At Waterfield Medical Center, we have initiated an assessment of Sawyer Water Filtration filters for individual households; these filters have the potential to provide effective filtration for approximately one year with proper maintenance. Our initial phase involves procuring filters for our Waterfield staff and Community Health Workers (CHWs), allowing them to evaluate the system prior to broader implementation within local villages. This approach ensures that CHWs gain practical experience with both the operation and upkeep of the filtration system before expansion. Updates on the progress of this study will be provided as it advances.
Address Change
Healthy Women, Healthy Liberia has a new mailing address. Please update your records to reflect:
Healthy Women, Healthy Liberia
PO Box 271
Keene, TX 76059 – 0271
Our plan is to continue to send out these newsletters on a quarterly basis so we don’t overwhelm your inboxes with emails! For updates between newsletters, please visit our web site and Facebook page.
We treasure your partnership in this mission. Your donations to this ministry are greatly appreciated. We’d love to hear from you anytime with your comments or questions.
Dick McCreight
Secretary, HWHL
