12296 West Shore Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629-9730 Contact: support@dedcm.org
DEDCMDessalines Eye and Dental Clinic MinistryHoughton Lake, Michigan
About Us

Faith in action, one clinic at a time

A faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit healthcare ministry led by Nelson Brandymore, mobilizing volunteer medical and dental professionals to serve underserved communities in Dessalines, Haiti and beyond.

Our mission

Our mission

To restore sight and oral health to underserved communities in Haiti and other high-need regions by mobilizing volunteer optometrists, dentists, nurses, and support personnel for mobile field clinics, and by coordinating donated medical, optical, and dental supplies from partner churches, civic groups, and individual donors.

A faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit healthcare ministry that mobilizes volunteer optometrists, dentists, nurses, and support personnel to run mobile vision and dental clinics for underserved communities in Dessalines, Haiti and other high-need regions.

At a glance

  • Organization: Dessalines Eye and Dental Clinic Ministry
  • Tax status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity — Religious & International Health Outreach
  • EIN: 47-2067004
  • Field of service: Dessalines, Haiti & other high-need regions
  • Headquarters: Houghton Lake, MI 48629-9730
How we serve

Fields of ministry

Every mission trip pairs eye care and dental care with education and supply logistics so the impact of a single visit lasts long after our teams come home.

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Vision Care

Comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma and cataract screening, and prescription glasses dispensed on the spot for patients who have never had access to an optometrist.

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Dental Care

Emergency extractions, fillings, and infection control performed by volunteer dentists in field clinic settings.

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Supply Logistics

Sourcing and shipping donated ophthalmic instruments, dental chairs, surgical supplies, and pharmaceuticals to where they're needed most.

Governance

Executive ministry board

Dessalines Eye and Dental Clinic Ministry is governed by an executive ministry board that oversees mission operations, clinical quality, and donor stewardship.

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Principal Officer

Nelson Brandymore leads the ministry's overall direction, church and civic partnerships, and executive administration.

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Clinical Operations Committee

Volunteer doctors and dentists who set clinical protocols, screen volunteer credentials, and oversee patient safety on every mission trip.

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Ministry Operations Desk

Handles donor receipts, volunteer applications, accounting, and correspondence between mission trips.

Leadership

Nelson Brandymore
Principal Officer

12296 West Shore Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629-9730
United States

Executive Office Line: (989) 366-5120
Mission & Volunteer Desk: (989) 366-5121
Email: support@dedcm.org

Contact

Get in touch

We're here to help. Reach out with any questions about Dessalines Eye and Dental Clinic Ministry, our mission trips, volunteer opportunities, or your account.

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