Meet the patient: Blanca Evas
Ten-year-old Blanca Evas’ older sister passed away when she was only eighteen years old. The loss devastated her family, but they found solace through their earth-based spiritual beliefs; from their…
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CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT: UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO – RIO PIEDRAS
The University of Puerto Rico at Recinto de Rio Piedras’ MEDLIFE chapter never seizes to impress! This chapter has seen significant progress since it got its start three years ago.…
Meet the patient: Gustavo Cartagena
When Gustavo Cartagena was a young adult, his aspirations were many. He dreamed of providing more for his family than his parents ever could during his own childhood. Though he…
Meet the patient: Eulalia Palomino
In the slums of Pamplona Alta, getting from one place to another by foot is far different than for a person living on flat land. Many steep, slippery hills cover…
Project Update: MEDLIFE interns build a staircase in “33B”
The year-long MEDLIFE interns and the members of the community “33B” worked together last week on a new staircase that will benefit more than 300 people. Follow the story below:…
Meet the Staff: Neema Paul
Here at MEDLIFE we are proud to introduce Neema Paul, who recently began her work with MEDLIFE in the summer of 2014. Read more about Neema below: Where…
Nikita Gupta’s Intern Journal
As the President of the Johns Hopkins MEDLIFE chapter last year, and one of its founding board members, I have been involved with MEDLIFE’s activities for many years. Three years…
Meet the Patient: Luis Poma
A few interns and MEDLIFE nurses ascended a steep, slippery hill on the outskirts of Lima to pay one of our follow-up patients a visit. The journey to six-year-old…
Home Construction Project: Ceverina Camavilca
The shelter that awaited us at Seferina’s address has few characteristics that distinguish it from the hillside it slumps on. Camouflaged by the surrounding grass and dirt, the 70-year-old’s…
Charlie Hartley’s Intern Journal
Hello from Lima! My name is Charlie and I am a Student Affairs intern here at MEDLIFE in Peru. I’m going to launch straight into a story about a…
Safe Homes Project: Soledad Roja
From a distance, Soledad Roja’s house in Villa Maria Del Triunfo is barely distinguishable from the hill’s natural landscape; it blends in amongst the gray rocks covered with brown…
Meet the patient: Ruth Alfaro
At first impression, Ruth Alfaro appeared physically healthy and strong. She is a mother of two grown kids and a happily married housewife. Ruth graciously welcomed us into her…