Spotlight
Our Chronic Care Video
Villagers are learning to take control of their diabetes and hypertension as part of Centro Médico’s innovative chronic care program. Our video segment highlights the joint effort of the clinic and communities to provide and encourage long-term care for patients living with two of Bolivia’s most common health challenges.
More InfoFine art photographs of Bolivia
Lavinia Sinitean is a photographic artist working in Bolivia. She has generously agreed to donate the proceeds from sales of her work posted inthis galleryto support Centro Medico Humberto Parra. Support the clinic and Lavinia's artistic vision...and get some beautiful art for yourself or for gifts.
More InfoCheck out our Photo Gallery
View up-to-date photos of the clinic, our recent volunteers and clinic related events.
More InfoCentro Medico Humberto Parra
Centro Medico Humberto Parra strives to improve the health and well-being of poor rural Bolivian communities.
Centro Medico provides free primary healthcare, medication, health education and other health services to people who would otherwise not be able to afford them. The clinic works in partnership with the surrounding communities to enable them to lead healthy lives. Centro Medico is primarily staffed by volunteer American and Bolivian physicians and is entirely funded by private donations from Bolivia and the United States.
What's New?
May 17, 2009
Centro Medico has made it to NPR! A few weeks ago, Dr. Susan Hou and Dr. Mark Molitch, our fearless leaders, took to the airwaves on Chicago Public Radio to talk about the clinic on Worldview. You can listen to the piece here.
We've been lucky enough to land in the news a lot lately. Over the last few months, we've appeared in The Daily Northwestern, the Loyola Phoenix, and the Lawndale News. We hope you enjoy the press! Please spread the word!
Top Stories
Bichos, Brushing and Being a Good Eater: Centro Médico’s Kids Get a Lesson in Hygiene and Nutrition and Some Listening Time with Shakira
During summer 2007, US volunteer Joe Johnson and Bolivian Coordinator Edith Dietz visited 3 schools in the Centro Médico Communities, El Pilar, San Miguelito, and Palacios, to teach children about the importance of washing well, brushing well and eating well.
Leading the Way to Sustainability, Bringing Clean Energy to Palacios
Health, energy, and poverty are inextricably linked. By providing more healthy and secure livelihoods in the surrounding communities, Centro Medico Humberto Parra plays a pivotal role in enabling local economic development. Going a step further, the clinic strives to contribute to long-term health and sustainable development through environmental leadership. Centro Medico’s commitment to environmental leadership has been evident from the beginning; a founding principle of the clinic is to preserve local ecosystems and use natural resources as efficiently as possible.
Generosity flows in both directions across the American continentsPalacios Families raise money for Hurricane Katrina families
Dr. Susan Hou, Founder and Director of the Daniels Hamant Foundation, and her daughter Tamara Wohlwend, recall the remarkable story of families in Palacios, Bolivia donating to Hurricane Katrina Victims.
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