Reflections on Women's Health![]()
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Reflections from H Frank Andersen, MD, leader of the Salud y Paz Women’s Health Team that served at the Camanchaj clinic last November:![]()
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It was a wonderful week. The team was incredible, providing great, compassionate care for everyone.![]()
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Breast and cervical cancer are the most common causes of cancer deaths in Guatemala. The mortality rate for cervical cancer in Guatemala is 5 times higher than in the US and less than one-half of Guatemalan women have been screened for cervical cancer – among the indigenous Maya the rate is even lower. We were honored to have an opportunity to address this issue. ![]()
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In total we saw 193 patients, mostly women. It was gratifying to see women respond so positively to breast cancer self examination teaching and really delightful to be able to tell many that they had no evidence of developing cervical cancer – for the few who needed further testing, the Salud y Paz clinical team will be providing follow up and support.![]()
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We are not in Guatemala just to do tests and hand out medications. By its nature, medical missions offer additional resources and knowledge that rural communities can greatly benefit from. However, we have a huge responsibility to listen to the local people to be sure that we are providing the services that they believe, and know, that they need; not the services that we think they should have. We also provide a tremendous service by providing educational resources to our patients – I could see how our patients were grateful for the education we provided that has the potential to improve their lives.![]()
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Thank you to everyone who supported us with prayer and with donations. I am already thinking about whether and how we can continue this work in 2025!
📣 ¡Atención médica en la clínica de Salud y Paz!![]()
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En nuestra clínica con misión social, te ofrecemos una atención completa. Desde consultas generales hasta el tratamiento de enfermedades crónicas como la diabetes y la presión alta, así como procedimientos menores como suturas. También contamos con laboratorio y farmacia para que recibas el mejor tratamiento posible.![]()
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🩺 Recomendaciones para tu primera consulta:![]()
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► Si tienes 35 años o más, ven en ayunas.![]()
► Trae tu DPI.![]()
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📞 Para más información, llámanos al 5521-1505. ![]()
📍 Ubicación: Kilómetro 131.5, carretera de Los Encuentros a Chichicastenango![]()
🕒 Horario de atención: Lunes a miércoles, de 8:00 a 15:00 horas![]()
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¡Todos son bienvenidos!![]()
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#ConsultaMédica #ServiciosMédicos #Chichicastenango
Thank you Hands of Healing! 🙏🩺![]()
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This team dedicated themselves all week, providing essential medical and dental care. Their contributions to our partner communities were truly impactful. A total of 418 patients received medical, dental and optical care!![]()
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Thank you for your commitment and partnership! 💙
Amazing work by the Hands of Healing team!![]()
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A little update: Here are some photos of their work in our partner communities in Chichicastenango.
Look who's back in Guatemala! 🙏🩺![]()
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We are excited to work with the Hands of Healing team again this year! They’ve already started today with the incredible work of providing dental and medical care to the rural communities of Chichicastenango.![]()
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Thank you for being here!
Thank you, All In Guatemala Team!![]()
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A big thank you to the All In Guatemala team for your incredible work providing dental and medical care to our partner communities this week.![]()
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Safe travels, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! 🙌
✉ Our February Newsletter is out now! ✨![]()
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In this month's issue, you'll find: Expanding in Camanchaj, Have You Met Jennifer?, The Completion of the Construction Project in Xepocol, and more...![]()
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Follow the link to read more!![]()
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mailchi.mp/saludypaz.org/newsletterfebruary2025
Enjoy some photos of the All in Guatemala team and the work they have been doing throughout the week!
📣 ¡Este viernes 28 de Febrero la Clínica de Salud y Paz estará atendiendo! 🏥![]()
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Ven a nuestra Jornada Internacional en la Clínica de Camanchaj, donde tendremos atención médica y extracciones dentales a cargo de doctores y dentistas internacionales. Aprovecha esta consulta por solo 10Q.![]()
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🔹 Desde consultas generales hasta el tratamiento de enfermedades crónicas como la diabetes y la presión alta. También contamos con laboratorio y farmacia para ofrecerte el mejor tratamiento posible.![]()
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📞 Para más información o agendar tu cita, llámanos al 5521-1505.![]()
📍 Ubicación: Kilómetro 131.5, carretera de Los Encuentros a Chichicastenango![]()
🕒 Horario de atención: de 8:00 a 12:00 horas![]()
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¡No pierdas esta oportunidad! Todos son bienvenidos. 🙌![]()
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#JornadaMédica #saludparatodos #Camanchaj #CuidadoDental #TratamientosDeSalud #Chichicastenango
Welcome, All in Guatemala!![]()
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Look who’s here this week! The team has already started their work today and will be providing much-needed medical and dental care to our partner communities around Chichicastenango.![]()
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Thank you to the All in Guatemala team! 💙
Thank you Fort Smith First United Methodist Church!![]()
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An incredible group was brought to Guatemala! 🙏![]()
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This team worked tirelessly throughout the week, providing vital medical and dental care. Their impact in our partner communities was remarkable:![]()
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• 398 patients received medical care![]()
• 176 patients received dental care![]()
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That’s a total of 574 patients reached!![]()
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Thank you for your commitment and partnership. Safe travels back home! 💙