What a concerning week… Tropical Storm Nate hit our community in Nicaragua hard last week, leaving overwhelming destruction in its wake. This was the worst storm to hit our area in decades – certainly the worst since we opened our Clinic doors in 2004. Many of our colleagues and residents are now without homes, clean … Continued
Estimado Amigo de la Clínica, Si fue a correr por la mañana y tuvo una mala caída, puede preocuparse y preguntarse: “¿Me fracturé algo?” Le puede aplicar un poco de hielo y darle un descanso a la lesión, pero si empeora – usted decidirá ir a que le tomen una radiografía en un centro de … Continued
Dear Clinic Supporter, If you went for a morning jog and had a bad fall, you may curse yourself and wonder, “Did I fracture something?” You may apply some ice and give the injury a rest, but if it gets worse – you’ll decide to go in for an X-ray at a facility close to … Continued
Dear Friend of our Nica Clinic, The Spanish for Health Professionals Certificate (SHP) is a specialized online program designed to improve working knowledge of medical Spanish and cultural competence. Geared toward current and future health professionals with basic to no Spanish language background. The practicum in Nicaragua involves volunteering at our Clinic. Class Hours: 35 hours … Continued
¡Tenemos una Nueva Reina! Hace unos meses, estábamos emocionados de compartir la noticia de la creación de una segunda colonia de abejas. Después de dos meses de multiplicación artificial (intervención humana) y seguimiento continuo del comportamiento de las abejas, pudimos confirmar la presencia de una nueva “reina”. La abeja reina es el componente principal … Continued
