The medical clinic is a “traveling clinic” that sets up in community centers, open areas and in the garbage dump itself. Our first HOPE’S IN Medical Team consisted of 3 doctors and several students pursuing careers in medicine. Supplies and medicine were collected from various doctors’ offices and a wonderful nonprofit called MedShare. The medical clinic treated over 400 patients in one week. In 2015, our medical clinic received a generous grant from Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Centegra Health System that provided supplies and medicine for our two week clinic.
Our HOPE IN Medical Team is growing and we are in the process of creating partnerships throughout the Barrington and Chicago area. Additionally, we have now expanded our efforts through annual medical grants that are given to different organizations that have outstanding medical initatives.
23,000
GRANT DOLLARS DISTRIBUTED
The amount of money invested in Guatemalan organizations’ medical initiatives. This money helps sustain access to healthcare year-round.
800
PATIENTS TREATED
Hundreds of patients have been seen and treated by our medical team. Over 60% of the patients treated have been children.
500
LBS OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Thanks to our volunteer outreach, our team was able to secure donations of large quantities of vitamins and medicines.
Help Us Bring Hope to Families in Guatemala City
Help Us Bring Hope to Families in Guatemala City