Posted on Feb 21, 2018
Background AGE: 14 COMMUNITY: Los Higueros, El Paraíso DIAGNOSTIC: Down Syndrome/Flaccid Paralysis We found out about Carlos Daniel´s case because of a medical brigade that took place in Los Higueros. His mother went to the brigade requesting medication for his…
Posted on Feb 21, 2018
Background AGE: 3 COMMUNITY: San Antonio de Oriente DIAGNOSTIC: Eye Injury Josue Alexander went with his mom to a Medical Brigade in January of 2018. He went to the brigade looking for vitamins and acetaminophen, but then the doctors saw…
Posted on Nov 9, 2017
Background AGE: 5 years COMMUNITY: Granadilla, Moroceli DIAGNOSTIC: Danna was found during a Community Health Worker visit while the volunteers were teaching the kids how to recycle. The couldn´t help but notice that this little girl was sitting aside just…
Posted on Sep 28, 2017
Background AGE: 5 years COMMUNITY: Suyapa, Cantarranas DIAGNOSTIC: Imperforate Anus Steven was born with a congenital malformation from his heart, kidney and intestines. Since he was little, he’s been visiting various doctors and receiving all types of medications and surgeries.…
Posted on Aug 18, 2017
Background COMMUNITY: Mezcales, Catarranas DIAGNOSTIC: Type 1 Diabetes During a Community Health Worker visit, we met the Barahona – Alonso family. They live in the community of Mezcales, Cantarranas a community that is located about an hour away from Tegucigalpa.…
Posted on Aug 9, 2017
Background AGE: 93 COMMUNITY: La Corneta, Matagalpa, Nicaragua DIAGNOSTIC: Patient is diabetic and suffered a stroke in February 2012. The stroke caused paralysis of the left side of his body and he has been bed ridden since February 2012. Next Steps Segundo…
Posted on Jul 25, 2017
Background AGE: 16 COMMUNITY: Los Guasimos, Apali. DIAGNOSTIC: Osteogenesis Imperfecta Rosi Belinda Espina is 16 years old from the community of Los Guasimos, Apali. Rosi was born with a medical condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, which is characterized by bones that…
Posted on Jul 25, 2017
Background AGE: 9 COMMUNITY: Los Terrones DIAGNOSTIC: Unknown Vivi Gissell is a sweet 9-year old girl found on a medical brigade in Los Terrones. She went to the brigade looking for some vitamins and a checkup for her eyes. According…
Posted on Jul 25, 2017
Background AGE: 22 COMMUNITY: Higuerito, Cedros DIAGNOSTIC: Hydrocephaly, spina bifida Angy was born with hydrocephaly and spina bifida. Next Steps We are helping her get a new wheelchair. Call to Action Please consider donating to help us reach our goal…
Posted on Jul 25, 2017
Background AGE: 7 COMMUNITY: Suyapa DIAGNOSIS: Hearing loss Claudia is a playful and happy 7-year-old girl. She has 4 siblings, and they all live at the same house with their mom and dad. Her dad is an army soldier and…
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