JULY MEDICAL MISSION – GUATEMALA 2021
It has been over a year since the medical team has been able to visit Guatemala. Because of restrictions in place from the global COVID-19 pandemic, Healing Nations medical teams had to transition care to a telehealth format so that the most urgent patients could still be seen and receive the follow-up care they needed. They are now able to return with a paired down team and clinic to continue ongoing care for the families within the community.
Our Last Day in Guatemala!
We saw 95 patients today! What an amazing trip we've had. Here's a great summary of our trip, from Amy: "TEAM!!! This blog will sound like a broken record to what I have written before, but I cannot say enough about how amazing this team has been and how grateful I am to have the opportunity to work with each of them. From day one each member of the team has stepped up to the challenges that have presented
Clinic Day 5
From Dana: “Today was a wonderful day at clinic! We saw 105 patients. It was a long day though, so I can’t ask anyone to write the blog and then expect them to speak to me tomorrow! So, here is my update. A girl came to the clinic who was dehydrated and because of her symptoms, we had to treat her outside. She received IV fluids, ibuprofen, and was looking and feeling better in
A Day of Rest
We enjoyed a day of rest worshiping with our brothers and sisters at Iglesia Galilea and then visiting Hobbitenango near Antigua! From Vicki: “I’ve come here so many times and the reason I do is because I love the Guatemalan people. This group is smaller, but it seems more connected. I’m really enjoying being with these teammates. With the pandemic and not being able to come, even with all the precautions we’ve had to
Clinic Day 3
Our third clinic day has come to an end. Thank you for reading the blogs and for praying for the team and community! Here are a couple of stories from today... From Shawnda: Coming here is such a blessing and joy. I love having the opportunity to come and serve. I’ve missed this so much and am so glad that we are finally here. I’m working with the most extraordinary people. The flexibility and
Clinica Day 2!
Our second clinic day is in the books! It was full of so many amazing experiences and stories to share. One highlight from my clinic day was a sweet young woman that waited ever-so-patiently outside my room while I was running behind schedule. I looked up and caught her gaze, and could just see it on her face that she was in pain. Once we finally called her name, she sat down and I
Day One is in the books!
Our clinic hit the ground running this morning and we saw 96 patients today! Thanks to our amazing providers, nurses, translators, and many helpers. From Annie: We arrived in Guatemala yesterday afternoon which gave our team an opportunity to set-up the clinic prior to seeing patients, which is a first, and provided the benefit to hit the ground running with patients today. Another first was implementing an electronic medical record (EMR) as prior to