A (Brief) History of the International Outreach Program
1986: St. Joseph’s Health System International Outreach Program is formed through a small partnership with the government of Dominica
1992: First project in Haiti begins
1995: First project in Uganda begins
1990s: Limited-time partnerships with Israel, Yemen, Russia, Sudan and Romania
2010: International Outreach Program becomes a distinct corporate division within the St. Joseph’s Health System and receives its own charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency
2010: Volunteer Board of Directors and part-time President appointed