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3.26.2009
No Maternal Deaths in One HEART's Target Area in 2008.
One HEART, in conjunction with the Lhasa Prefecture Health Bureau, is pleased to announce that for the first time ever, there were no maternal deaths in One HEART's target areas in 2008!  One HEART works in two counties of the Lhasa Prefecture, Medro Gongkar and Dulong.  When we began working in these areas, one in 33 women died in childbirth.  With your generous support, One HEART will continue in its mission of saving the lives of women and children, one birth at a time.

2.13.2009
Skilled Birth Attendant Trained by One HEART Saves Mother and Baby.
On a recent field trip to Tashi Gang in Medro Gongkar County the One HEART team visited Health Care Worker Phurbu Drolma in the local Township Clinic. Phurbu Drolma was trained by One HEART as a skilled Birth Attendant in 2003. Phurbu Drolma shared her story of attending a birth in the home this year.

A Tibetan family called her to attend to a woman who had been in labor for three days. Before she reached the house and assessed the patient, she suspected prolonged and obstructed labor. Upon her arrival, Phurbu confirmed that the labor was obstructed. Following all the necessary steps for a safe birth, she inserted an I.V. infusion, packed the delivery kit and all the vital medical supplies, and prepared for immediate transfer by tractor to the county hospital many miles away. On the way, the woman delivered the baby safely with Phurbu's assistance but immediately went into shock. Phurbu's quick action and management of the mother's shock over the course of the trip to the county hospital saved the woman's life. Mother and baby made a speedy recovery, and have learned the importance of having a skilled birth attendant at every birth. Both would likely have died without the assistance of the skilled birth attendant.

Make a contribution to One HEART's Mother's Day Fund today.

1.30.2009
One HEART Provides Continuing Education for Skilled Birth Attendants.
For three weeks over December 2008 and January 2009, One HEART conducted the Annual Refresher Training for the Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA) alumni. Over 42 SBA trained township and village doctors attended. During the five-day training the students covered subjects that extended their knowledge. Tibetan Obstetricians and the One HEART SBA program director, Mary Richards, provided training on normal prenatal care and labor management along with early recognition of high-risk pregnancies. Particular attention was focused on early transfer of the mother to higher health facilities and on the management of Obstetric emergencies. Role plays and scenarios were used to illustrate and practice these skills. The students had fun role playing as mothers in labor and generally enjoyed their week of training.

5.20.2009
One HEART's Mother's Day Fund
Thank you to all for helping One HEART celebrate mothers around the world!  If you were unable to give for Mother's Day, it's never too late to honor the women and mothers in your life by making a donation in their name.  Make a contribution today.

5.18.2009
Celebrate Life with One HEART in San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Sun Valley.
Support women and children in Tibet by attending one of One HEART's upcoming events.

Sun Valley **Rescheduled**
Join us for An Evening with One HEART featuring a live and silent auction with unique Tibetan items.
Thursday September 3, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Gilman Contemporary
661 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID
Please purchase tickets here.

One H.E.A.R.T. Featured on KSL News.
One H.E.A.R.T.'s programs to save women and children in Tibet were recently featured on KSL Channel 5 News in Salt Lake City, UT. After a successful fourth annual Grateful Heart Gala fundraiser in Salt Lake, KSL covered One H.E.A.R.T.'s work in order to help Utah residents understand the challenge Tibetan women and children face every day. Watch the program clip here.

Why Giving to One HEART Matters
Tibet suffers from some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the world. Many of these deaths are preventable, stemming from complications due to social, economic, and environmental barriers to receiving health care. One HEART addresses the causes and conditions of pregnancy-related deaths in collaborative, culturally appropriate, and sustainable ways. Your tax-deductible contribution will help save the lives of Tibetan women and children and preserve one of the world's most fragile cultures. Thank you for your support!