CHHF Inspirations
Great News About the Inspiring Work Being Done Because of the Mission and Your Support
Myra’s Flan
There is always so much work to do during a medical mission. Preparing for clinic is the first responsibility for the team. That’s why it is always special when a team member can sneak away and do something a little different. Spending some time in the kitchen in Limón is always a treat. On her…
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International Women’s Day 2022
Join us in celebrating the hundreds of strong women who have been vital in building the mission over the last 28 years. Despite failures – you have stood up. Despite sorrow – you’ve smiled and brought relief. Despite pain – you’ve continued to show up and work hard. We know if we could see into…
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Older Adults in Honduras in Desperate Need
I am writing today because I have uncovered something upsetting. The elderly population in Honduras is suffering immensely during this time. The pandemic has separated families, and many older adults have been left on their own. Many cannot get on the bus to receive care or even afford food to get proper nutrition. And they…
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Honoring our colleague.
Honoring our colleague. Strengthening medical care in Honduras. We were changed forever when Honduran physician and mission team member Dr. Eduardo Dubon lost his life to Covid-19 in 2020. Eduardo was not only an essential member of many medical mission teams, but he was also a good friend to the organization. He is missed. It isn’t…
Read MoreMadison Needs Medical Care
Madison, currently battling malnourishment, was born a healthy, 7½ pound baby. She was a happy girl who met all milestones until she was 9 months old. At that time, Lara, her mother, started noticing changes in her daughter. By the time Madison was 10 months old, she had stopped gaining weight. Shortly after, she had…
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Virtual Teams Work Well!
Unfortunately, we have had to postpone returning to Honduras in-person because of the increase of Covid-19 both in the US and in Honduras. However, we will still be able to serve because of Virtual Teams. Virtual Teams work similarly to in-person teams. Two providers work at one time seeing patients. A pharmacist works virtually in…
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Right Place, Right Time
It is so exciting to be writing to you from the dental room in the Limón clinic! The FOURTH team of the year arrived in Honduras on Sunday and it has been a whirlwind every day. The team has felt your support and prayers! They feel your presence every step of the way. And they…
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A Long Road to a Great Outcome
Benefiting from in-person medical teams, the medical referral program, and telemedicine, Felix was able to receive good news about the mass on his neck.
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Children Are Left Hungry
Thousands of people in Honduras lost their jobs and income because of the pandemic. Back-to-back hurricanes this fall caused destruction, ruined crops, and killed livestock. When families do not have enough to eat, parents must make difficult decisions. Araceli’s family has been devastated by the job loss caused by the pandemic. She did laundry and…
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