WPP’s Eastern Caribbean programs first expanded to St. Lucia in 2008 and the island is now one of WPP’s most committed partners, with robust training initiatives, annual outreach screening clinics and surgical programs, and an active international referral network. Strong partnerships with the Ministry of Health and dedicated local care providers continue to create new opportunities in St. Lucia.
Impact in St. Lucia since 2008
1,737
children served
4,215
medical services delivered
385
surgeries completed
28
surgical and diagnostic teams coordinated
100+
health workers trained
$23,255,000+
USD in medical services provided
Programs
Eastern Caribbean Orthopedic Program
A multi-island network of diagnostic clinics, surgical teams, therapy programs and training to provide advanced orthopedic and spine care to the entire region.
Eastern Caribbean Cardiac Program
A regional network of clinics, outreach screenings, surgical referrals and training to ensure every child in the region has access to cardiac care today and in the future.
Eastern Caribbean Craniofacial Program
A program to meet the comprehensive needs of children with craniofacial conditions including both surgical and non-surgical services.
Eastern Caribbean Neonatal Network
A regional neonatal network to provide training, resource sharing and unit development throughout the region in partnership with Ministries of Health and regional health agencies.
Regional Referral Program
Connecting children with advanced care services closer to home through WPP network of international hospital partners.
U.S. Referral Program
Providing care to the most complex, urgent patients through referral to one of WPP’s partner hospitals in the United States.
Program Partners
WPP programs are strengthened through partnerships within the country and with other organizations committed to the goal of improving access to advanced specialty care for children in St. Lucia.
- Saint Lucia Ministry of Health and Wellness
- Child Development & Guidance Centre
- Victoria Hospital, Castries
- St Jude Hospital, Vieux Fort
- Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
- Owen King European Union Hospital