Guatemala is one of the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere. Decades of violence, corruption, and racism have stranded much of the population in poverty with uncertain prospects for the future. Although nearly 75% of the population in Guatemala is Mayan, and speaks one of over 20 different indigenous languages, there are no health care [...]
Tag Archives: OB/GYN
Upcoming Trip: Gyn & Plastic Surgery
Posted by Laura on May 20, 2010
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Health for Humanity‘s surgical team is preparing for two upcoming surgery trips: Obras Sociales in Antigua, Nov 6th – 19th: Gyne general and plastic (cleft lip and palate) surgery. Hospital Hilario Galindo near Retalhuleu: Nov 11th – 18th doing Gyn surgery. Patients need to be registered with and assessed by the respective hospitals first. Contact information@healthforhumanity.org for more information.
Exchange: Patient Referrals – OB/Gyn & Clefts
Posted by Laura on May 6, 2010
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Agape in Action is currently accepting patient referrals for OB/Gyn surgery, and Plastic Surgery (clefts). The team will be in Quiche from June 13-17. Please click here for more details.