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Bolivian girl born on airliner to fly free until 21
A bolivian girl was born on a TAM flight after her pregnancy was unnoticed due to a baggy sweater. Baby was named Tami, and earned free flights and a college scholarship
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 InfoCMHP on NPR
Susan Hou and Mark Molitch were interviewed on NPR for Worldview. Listen to the recording or check out the pictures they posted as well.
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?
July, 2000
The clinic recieved land to build on donated from Milton Parra. The clinic will be named Centro Medico Humberto Parra in honor of Milton's Father.
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Care at Centro Médico Continues Despite Torrential Downpours, a Bridge Collapse and Knee-deep Mud
Anyone who has worked at Centro Médico knows that one of the biggest challenges to providing patient care is not lack of supplies or funds but Mother Nature. Since February 2007, wet summer weather has resulted in treacherous road conditions forcing Centro Médico to move house and operate out of the small government-supported medical post in the village of Palacios
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.
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