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.
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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 flu. The minister, Ludwig Ovalle, said that PAHO, the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), will purchase …complete post 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 “Contact Us” tab, above. “… two Pediatricians confirmed that Javier, who is only 6 weeks old, does have Down’s Syndrome, and he also …complete post 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 period because of the great distance to travel from Guatemala City), spending one day at the base clinic; and four …complete post 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 sponsorships and other expenses related to the trip. Over the years, DFA has formed relationships and partnerships with regional development organizations, …complete post 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 more than just an outlet for Mayan products. The commitment of MayaWorks-U.S. and MayaWorks-Guatemala to the economic development of women and …complete post 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 to care for physical ailments and to go beyond the stethoscope to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of …complete post 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 surgery, to provide parents/guardians with the information they need to attend a screening clinic in Guatemala City and receive these surgical procedures. …complete post
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 outreach efforts serving children from across Guatemala and changing their lives forever. With the purchase and future opening of the Shalom Surgery …complete post |
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