Renovating Schools in Tamarindo, Costa Rica!
In one of our partner communities in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, a transformation is underway. Aside from medicine, MEDLIFE is also committed to renovating schools to provide a safer and more…
Mary Bourke
The Indigenous People of Costa Rica: Historical Context For Foreign Volunteers
When volunteering abroad, it’s essential to understand the historical context and cultural diversity of the country you are visiting. For volunteers traveling to Costa Rica with MEDLIFE, it’s important to…
Patient Follow-Up Management: Recent Surgeries and Treatments
Once our volunteers leave, the work isn’t done. Patient follow-up management is a huge piece of our mission, and is the difference between providing healthcare to underserved communities and changing…
The Indigenous People of Ecuador: A Look into History and Tradition
The indigenous people of Ecuador hold a fascinating and diverse cultural tapestry that has shaped the country’s identity for centuries. Their traditions, languages, and ways of life continue to influence…
The Importance of Access to Surgery: Follow-Up Patients Receive Gynaecological Surgeries
Access to timely medical procedures can be life-changing, and for many women in underserved communities, access to surgery is often out of reach. MEDLIFE is committed to ensuring that our…
School Renovation Projects: Manuel Casalino Gruive School
School renovation projects are one of the powerful ways MEDLIFE aims to improve learning outcomes while also engaging with our partner communities through meaningful collaboration over improving their local facilities.…
Building Homes For The Homeless: A New Beginning for a Family in Tena
A lot of people who are passionate about assisting the unhoused are curious about how they can help build homes for the homeless. MEDLIFE shares this passion, and welcomes the…
Celebrate National Immunization Awareness Month with MEDLIFE
August marks National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), an annual global observance dedicated to highlighting the importance of vaccination across all countries, ages, and demographics. This month serves as a reminder…
OB/GYN Visits for Follow-Up Care Patients
At MEDLIFE, we ensure that healthcare doesn’t stop after the initial consultation or treatment. Our Follow-Up Care Program makes it so that patients continue receiving the medical attention they need…
Supporting Children’s Healthcare: Andrew’s Surgeries on Both Eyes
At MEDLIFE, one of our core missions is to ensure that the work we do extends beyond our mobile clinics, and uplifts low-income families to receive the comprehensive children’s healthcare…
How To Help Low-Income Communities From Home: Become A Monthly Donor To Moving Mountains
If you’re an individual who is concerned with topics such as global health, healthcare inequality, housing access, and access to education, you probably have searched for ways you can give…
Martha’s Emergency Hysterectomy Surgery Was Successful!
On March 1, 2025, Martha, a 39-year-old patient from the 12 de Junio community in Villa María del Triunfo, underwent an emergency hysterectomy surgery to address critical health concerns. This…