Patient Update: Jose Francisco Receives Second Surgery
In November of 2012, we wrote an in-depth profile on one of our patients in Ecuador, Jose Francisco, who has been living with a condition called cryptorchidism (undescended testicles). Without…
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Creating Partnerships for Preventative Health Education
Last Friday we visited the community of 8 de Diciembre for a seminar on various topics regarding preventative health care, as well as to hand out the Pap smear results…
A New Home for Eloy
Thanks to your support, MEDLIFE patient Eloy Britto received a life-saving heart surgery last December. He was released from the ICU in January; however, doctors explicitly stated that Eloy needed…
Chapter Spotlight: University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
When giving examples of successful student organizations, people often think of large, state universities with thousands of students. Yet, small universities also provide excellent examples of student leadership. The University…
Health a Hot Topic in Upcoming Election in Ecuador
As the February 17th presidential election approaches in Ecuador, many are taking a longer, reflective glance at what President Rafael Correa has achieved since he took office in early 2007.…
New Hygiene Project in Galte Yaguache, Ecuador
In the community of Galte Yaguachi, located in the region of Guamote, MEDLIFE is currently planning to construct a new school room which will benefit over 100 children.…
New UC Davis Chapter Off to a Strong Start!
After forming as a MEDLIFE chapter in the fall of 2012, the student group at UC Davis had a busy and productive first semester. Check out this interview with the…
56th Staircase To Benefit Patient Carmen Solano
This week, the MEDLIFE team completed our first staircase project in 12 de Junio, a community located right next to Laders de Nueva Esperanza, where we have already completed six…
Peru’s Tradition of Mutual Help
We first met Rosa Muñoz, the leader of a small community called Santa Cruz, when she approached us with a proposal. Having learned of MEDLIFE’s staircase projects in other urban areas…
Meet the Staff: Dr. Jose
Dr. Jose Luis Rodriguez joined MEDLIFE in 2010 as a general practitioner. He has always demonstrated a keen aptitude for patient care; just a few months after starting with MEDLIFE…
Upcoming Project: Safety Wall for Playground in Laderas Nueva Esperanza
In the past year, the community of Laderas Nueva Esperanza has seen some big changes, including the six staircases built by community members together with MEDLIFE volunteers. On recent…
Meet the Interns: Anna
It’s Anna’s first day as an intern with the Student Affairs Team here in Lima, Peru! Over the next two months, Anna will be working to support MEDLIFE’s field work,…