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With the rise of the Coronavirus in 2020, Countries world-wide are working hard to prevent diseases and further outbreaks; budgets and medical systems have been stretched to the limit, highlighting the need to build more resilient preventive care systems and ecosystems.

Though telehealth is not a new practice, most African countries have limited basic infrastructure, inadequate healthcare providers, and limited resources to invest in telehealth services; but countries must move from treating chronic diseases, to utilizing the primary care approach to prevent diseases.

Health care providers are now at increased risk of occupational exposure while delivering face to face patient care; to reduce the risks of provider infections and deaths, there is an urgent need for countries to consider the use of telehealth.

The use of mobile devices for the delivery of patient care services has proven effective in the Western world in providing convenient access to routine healthcare services, without the risk of exposure for patients or healthcare providers. In 2017 the WHO Global Health Workforce Statistics reported 0.234 doctors for every 1,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa: 1.213 hospital beds for every 1,000 people, & 0.986 nurses and midwives for every 1,000 people.

With these statistics, the need for preventive care cannot be overemphasized. The Center for Healthcare Research, Education & Innovation partnered with Tuma Consultants Inc. to embark on the development of a digital health platform, trademarked ownUrHealth™ to assist healthcare providers easily manage patient care using telehealth & telemedicine to increase access to, and utilization of healthcare services, thereby improving healthcare outcomes. Utilization of services is critical to the prevention of non-communicable, communicable & chronic diseases.

WHO recommends 5 healthcare visits per person per year, in 2018, Liberia reported approximately 1 visit per person yearly (SARA 2018). The use of telehealth allows the provision of remote clinical care, healthcare information sharing and education, patient counseling and consultation using telecommunications tools to connect with patients in different locations via real-time audio and video.

These strategies, when combined, are poised to improve preventive care in Africa; annual check-ups, immunizations, tests, and screenings all contribute to the prevention of diseases and can save lives.

About Us

ownUrHealth™ is a digital healthcare platform operated by The Center for Healthcare Education, Research & Innovation (C.H.E.R.I.), working to increase access to healthcare services & improve healthcare outcomes.

Our values: Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence

Platform Overview

All Your health data in one place, your phone

Lab results
Health Record
Vital signs trends
Medical History

E - Visits

Seeing a doctor is now easy; all you have to do is download our app and book your virtual appointments at your convenience…. begin your healthcare journey with us.

Annual health care check ups
Health Screenings
24/7 Virtual Care
Easy Prescription and 1hr Drug Delivery

The ownUrHealth™ app is a HIPPA approved mobile telemedicine platform that provides healthcare providers with the ability to treat patients remotely via a video chat. Telemedicine makes it easy for doctors to expand their practice by reaching more patients, at times convenient to their schedules.

Additionally, patients can connect with their providers more frequently and conveniently, building a stronger doctor to patient relationship, thereby improving compliance to care plans and health outcomes.

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With e-visits, e-pharmacies & e-diagnostics, we are hopeful that the successful implementation of telemedicine in Liberia will serve as a springboard for implementation in other sub-Saharan countries, linking providers to their patients by providing this innovative tool, thereby reducing emergency room visits and helping clients stay healthy. Through our digital surveys we will collect information on patients’ preferences for healthcare tools and service, for the development or deployment of new or improved healthcare products.

This app is poised to become the first telehealth app to transform how users in Liberia access healthcare; fast, easy and at their fingertips, through e-visits. The goal is to connect users virtually with professional specialists with expansive clinical expertise locally and internationally, making it easy for users in rural and underserved regions of Liberia, and subsequently sub-Sahara Africa to access quality patient care. We will provide expert care from qualified staff by monitoring adverse health trends and intervening before adverse situations occur, thus preventing delays in care and improving outcomes. We will partner with providers to measure clinical outcomes and share data on the value of telemedicine to the health outcomes.

The Values
we stand By

At ownUrHealth we believe in aligning to improve healthcare outcomes; when we combine skills & knowledge, we change lives……

Accountability

We take responsibility for our actions and are accountable to our clients; we believe that our success depends on their satisfaction.

Integrity

Integrity is key; our reputation is built on consistent adherence to systems, principles, and best practice.

Innovation

We collaborate to innovate and elevate.

Excellence

We believe that these core values propel us to excellence.

Our Team

Norwu Howard

Founder & CEO

Norwu is an advanced practice nurse with over 25 years of leadership experience managing health facilities, strategic partnerships, operations, and healthcare teams. She is responsible for the articulation of C.H.E.R.I.’s strategic direction and sustainable growth to ensure the Foundation’s mission, vision and standards are relevant for the present and future, & ensures C.H.E.R.I. has the technology, talent, partnerships and financial resources to deliver on its mission. She holds a master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner track) from the Marymount University in Arlington, VA, USA, and holds a certificate in Healthcare Project Management from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Beyan Bakai

Co-Founder & COO

As the Chief Operations Officer of C.H.E.R.I, Beyan is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the strategic direction of the Foundation. He oversees the day-to-day administrative operations to ensure the highest compliance with national and international regulations. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Cuttington University in Liberia, an MBA from the Atlantic International University, and a Certificate from the Kenya School of Government, in financial management in World Bank projects.

Dr. Trokon Richards

Medical Director

Dr. Richards is a board - certified Medical Doctor with a post graduate certificate in Pediatric nutrition from the Boston University School of Medicine. He received his first undergraduate degree from the University of Liberia in Biology, where he graduated Cum laude, and the second undergraduate degree from the Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China. He is a member of the Liberia College of Physicians and Surgeon, with a post-graduate degree in Pediatrics and Child Health. As a Pediatric Specialist, He is skilled in managing both acute and chronic cases but believes in early interventions and preventive care. Dr. Richards is energetic and innovative, and strongly supports the use of digital interventions to improve healthcare.

Sandra K. Howard

Executive Director

Sandra leads the organization wide planning, reporting, contracts, and internal organization. She serves as the secretary to the board to ensure effectiveness and efficiency and leads the grants process on relationship building and governance. Sandra has master’s degrees in Social Work and African American Studies respectively, from the University of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. She has extensive work experience in the public sector to include leadership at the Governance Commission of Liberia.

Vabah Kotee

Dir. Int’l Recruitment of Healthcare Providers

Vabah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a Primary Care Medicine certificate from the Howard University in Washington D.C., where she has also practiced as a Physician Assistant for over 5 years. She is a passionate healthcare provider and believes that health outcomes can only change if providers are knowledgeable of advances in science and treatment models. Vabah oversees the international recruitment of healthcare providers for the telemedicine platform.

Rexiena Mapp

Dir. Client Care Services

Rexiena is responsible for improving the client experience as they make the journey to telehealth; she has in depth knowledge and experience in patient care and health education and understands the challenges in meeting patient needs timely. To achieve excellence in services, she will work with clients to ensure their digital needs are tailored to meet healthcare providers and customers’ satisfaction; and those outcomes and extraordinary results are achieved. She holds a Master of Science (Family Nurse Practitioner) from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Fenny Taylor

Dir. Research and Development

Fenny makes meaning of the wealth of data collected by C.H.E.R.I.; she oversees the research functions of the Foundation and guides efforts to push boundaries that result in innovative ideas and tools to improve processes in relationship to the corporate strategy. She holds a Master of Science degree in Reproductive and Sexual Health Research from the University of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and leads the Girl to Leader initiative in Liberia.

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