Hola amigos de NicaClinic: There have been many positive changes for the Roberto Clemente Clinic in the past year. The theme for this update is in progress. Since mid-2007 laboratory services were provided one day a week at the Clinic, a registered lab technician performs routine blood and urine tests including blood chemistry exams. This service is...
Queridos Amigos, Spring is almost here and there have been many changes at the Clinic since our last update in November! The Clinic's new schedule of 24-hour availability, 7 days a week has greatly increased the number of services we have been able to provide to the locals and visitors of the region. Dr. Julio Flores and his...
Queridos amigos, As the winter rapidly approaches us here, things in the land of lakes and volcanoes are far from cooling off. Recent Nicaraguan presidential elections have stirred up fear in the media around the globe…however; everything is stable albeit busy at our health Clinic. Dr. Flores and his team will have our complete support no...
Queridos amigos, What a busy couple of months we’ve had! Since we last updated you in September, the clinic has continued to expand and build a wonderful reputation in Nicaragua as well as the United States. In December, Ambassador Salvador Stadthagen and his gracious wife Analia hosted a holiday reception that highlighted many great projects...
When you volunteer abroad it’s not just the people in need who benefit. Volunteer workers enjoy powerful feelings of purpose and a strong sense of accomplishment. They meet new people and make life-long friends. Volunteer work in Nicaragua offers the opportunity to experience other cultures, learn things not found in books or classrooms and gain...
Top 10 Needs for the Clinic Nicaragua 1. Funds to maintain the ambulance and the new mini-bus. The monthly operational cost of the ambulance is $1,550 including the driver’s salary. 2. Additional funding for our Expansion Project. We have partnered with The Ford Family Foundation who is willing to match our fundraising efforts dollar-for-dollar up to a...