The following is a recommendation from a veteran of traveling medical missions: FamilyDoctor.org is a great on-line resource for medical issues seen in Guatemalan clinics. This website has photos, very informative and fast access.
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Article: Great Online Resource for Traveling Clinics
Posted by Laura on December 30, 2009
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Article: Guatemala, PAHO sign medicine purchasing pact
Posted by Kari on December 26, 2009
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The following excerpt is from an December 18, 2009 article published in China View. To read the article in its entirety, click here. MEXICO CITY, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) — Guatemala’s health minister told media Thursday that the nation has signed an agreement with the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) to buy medicine and vaccines against A/H1N1 [...]
Urgent Health Need: Pediatric Cardiology
Posted by Laura on December 21, 2009
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The following is a description of a six week old baby in Guatemala City, who has been diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome, and will need to have surgery to repair a perforation on his heart. If anyone knows of a mission that could address this need, please either leave a comment below, or click on the [...]
Profile: Clínica Dental / Río Dulce – UPDATED
Posted by Laura on December 13, 2009
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This project, run jointly by the Anacortes (Washington) Rotary Club and Club Rotario de la Asunción of Guatemala, began in the early 1990’s and provides year-round dental service to very poor Queqchi Mayan people living in remote areas of eastern Guatemala. Volunteers serve for a minimum of ten days (although the group prefers a longer [...]
Profile: Dentistry For All
Posted by Laura on December 10, 2009
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Dentistry For All is a non-profit, 100% volunteer-run and supported organization whose members are dedicated to providing dental education, preventative, surgical and restorative care to the poor in numerous developing communities around the world. All dental volunteers cover the cost of their own travel, while fundraising assists in purchase of necessary equipment and supplies, volunteer [...]
Profile: MayaWorks
Posted by Laura on December 10, 2009
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MayaWorks is a 501(c)3 non-profit that markets the work of Maya artisans who otherwise have no outlet for their handiwork. As a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation, MayaWorks pays artisans at prices they set, provides technical assistance and educational opportunities and meets other Fair Trade criteria. What makes MayaWorks Unique: MayaWorks is much [...]
Profile: Agape in Action
Posted by Laura on December 7, 2009
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Agape in Action, Inc. is a tax exempt, nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity organization with headquarters located just outside of Houston, Texas. They conduct rural medical clinics in impoverished areas of the Quiché region. Clinics are held in churches, schools, and on occasion, in an actual medical facility, or where the need arises. Their mission is [...]
Profile: The Shalom Foundation / Winter 2010 Surgery Trip
Posted by Laura on December 1, 2009
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A Shalom Foundation General Surgery Team from Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital will travel to Guatemala City February 6-13, 2010 to provide surgical care to children through the Pediatric Foundation Hospital. We seek to provide surgical procedures for poor children who would not otherwise receive treatment. Currently Shalom Foundation works through a network of doctors and advisors in Guatemala to identify pediatric candidates for [...]
Profile: The Shalom Foundation
Posted by Laura on December 1, 2009
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The Shalom Foundation is dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance and financial support to underprivileged children and their families with a focus on Christian values and service. The Shalom Foundation is supported through contributions from private citizens, businesses, churches and foundations. The Medical Program: The Medical Program is one of The Shalom Foundation’s most important [...]