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Gratitude That Transcends Words

It was very early in the morning and I was ready to begin an incredible trip up the mountains with Nelson. I've visited mountains throughout my life, loving the views and how colorful everything looks from up there, but what I saw up in the villages with Nelson has been one of the best views I’ve ever seen.

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An October Celebration to Remember

On the 14th of October, 115 Brigade supporters gathered in Northern Virginia to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Dr. Byer from his founding of the VHC Medical Brigade through his decades of compassionate service to the people of Honduras. All of our amazing guests together transformed the evening into something incredibly special for the Byer family.

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Exploring the Unsung Heroes of the Firefighter Brigade of Comayagua

In the heart of mountainous towns like Los Planes de Esperanza, where hospitals are a daunting four-hour hike away, the concept of immediate medical assistance might seem out of reach. Families facing sickness or injury, particularly those with children or elderly members, find themselves grappling with immense challenges in seeking help.

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Meet Ivett, Our Newest Team Member

My name is Ivett Ramírez and I am excited to introduce myself to you as the newest member of the Brigade's Honduras team! I am just finishing my master’s degree in public health and am passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, so I feel lucky to find a job doing what I love.

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Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Access

As word of a "tripledemic" continues to spread, hospitals in the Americas and Europe are already feeling the strain of increased cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and COVID-19 infections. Pediatric hospitals, in particular, are already at or near capacity.

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Clean Water Changes Everything

There's nothing more essential than clean water. Access to safe water reduces illnesses and death from diseases, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development.

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One Surgery Fixes Two Decades of Pain

Recently, more than 100 men, women, and children received life-changing surgeries during our annual surgical trip to Comayagua. Patients made lengthy, sometimes 12-hour, trips from all over central Honduras to receive free medical care that they otherwise would not have been able to afford.

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When Pneumonia Strikes

Recently, at our rural health clinic in Veracruz, a mother came in needing urgent care for her daughter. Struggling to breathe, the three-year-old was immediately examined by Tomasita, who volunteers as a community health worker (CHW) at the clinic.

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In Memory of Dr. Mitchell Davis

Dr. Mitchell Davis was a humble yet generous donor whose incredible compassion for people in need greatly expanded the Brigade’s programming in Honduras.

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Building Health Infrastructure with VHC Medical Brigade

Building health infrastructure takes teamwork – especially when you’re working internationally. Since the Brigade’s founding, in 1999, we’ve worked with partners, hospital officials, and community leaders in Honduras to increase access to healthcare for the underserved and to build up capacity in the existing Honduran medical system.

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Addressing the Water Crisis in Honduras

Many of the rural communities in Honduras lack daily access to clean water. Those with access to local water sources face shortages due to structural failures that shut down distribution for days on end. Others are forced to resort to unclean water sources.

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Health Equity and How We Get There

Recently, the Brigade was invited to a Washington Post Live event featuring conversations with leading health experts on the issues of health equity, vaccine access, and the disparities that have come into focus since the start of the pandemic.

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2021 Brigade Recap

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brigade has learned to serve from afar by raising money for equipment and PPE not only for the hospitals but for the major COVID-19 triage center in Comayagua. Last year, we sent a 40-foot shipping container filled with donated and purchased COVID-19 related equipment and supplies to Comayagua.

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Why Telehealth, Why Now?

Modern healthcare is a minefield of challenges. Patients lack access to care, choose between food and medication, struggle with high deductible health plans, or have no insurance at all. Clinicians are stretched thin by exhaustive documentation requirements and dispersed geographic coverage yet obligated to provide the highest quality medical care.

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In Memory of Elizabeth Koop

The VHC Medical Brigade mourns the loss of Elizabeth Koop, MS, CRNA, known to all as Betsy. She was one of the original volunteers in the Brigade and a founding member of the Rural Village Project (RVP), which has provided clinics, clean water and health education to communities in remote areas of Honduras.

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