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Fine 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.
See PhotosOur 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.
Watch NowCentro Medico Humberto Parra Documentary
Mike Helenek made an excellent documentary about the clinic. View the videos in the video section, or watch the whole thing at the link.
Watch NowCentro 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?
February 21, 2010
We uploaded a few videos that were created by Michael Helenek, the first video Reflections, is a few reflections on the clinic from Susan Hou, Douglas Villarroel and Mark Molitch on why they created the clinic and the purpose it serves.
The second video, Remote Care, is a video where Susan Hou provides care to one of our patients at a remote clinic site.
The third video Services at the Centro Medico is a video on the services provided by the clinic.
Don't forget our original Chronic Care Video made about our chronic care program.
Or you can watch the whole thing on Mike's Website
Top Stories
Volunteers help fight diabetes and hypertension in clinic communities
Two summers ago, clinic volunteers and American medical students Lisa Jager and Sara Medendorp were out of bed before sunrise and tracking blood sugars and blood pressures before 7:00 am. Lisa and Sara, who had just finished their first year of medical school, visited the rural villages of Arboleda, Buena Vista and Yapacani every other week to combat diabetes and hypertension, two extremely common health challenges in Bolivia.
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.
Centro Médico Director Dr. Douglas Villarroel and Volunteers Travel to Bení to Help Flood Victims
In February and March 2007, torrential rains resulted in the worst flooding in 25 years in the department of Bení in northern Bolivia. Centro Médico staff goes to Bení to help the hundreds of thousands of people affected
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