Team Leaders Nikki Nissen and Carrie Bush experienced an unforgettable moment on the first day of the clinic when a former patient from 2024 returned — not for medical care, but simply to say thank you.
Last year, they sat with him for hours as he faced a frightening appendicitis diagnosis, waiting for transfer. He was scared and in pain, but their presence brought comfort and reassurance in a moment of deep uncertainty. This year, he walked through the clinic doors with a smile, healthy and grateful, a testament to the care he received and the kindness that stayed with him long after he left.
Patients never forget the compassion you give them. To them, you are more than just a medical provider or team member—you are the person who showed up at the exact moment of need, a reminder that they are not alone.
This heartfelt reunion also highlights the importance of continuity of care in Honduras. Patients know they can rely on CHHF teams, not just for treatment, but for the reassurance that someone truly cares.
Your presence changes lives—and stays in their hearts forever.
