Last month, we shared a story about Michael, a 4-year-old patient in dire need of surgery​ to save his vision. During pre-surgical assessments, the complexity and urgency of Michael's condition became apparent. The pressure in his eyes was dangerously high,…

It is often said that a little bit goes a long way. But when we are working to address global challenges like healthcare, a simple and impactful reminder is a beautifully welcomed gift. Recently, we received word about a particular…

By Adrienne Clermont I am incredibly grateful for my time volunteering at Clinica Verde. Three weeks of shadowing the doctors there left me with a wealth of impressions and experiences that I will take with me as I begin my…

At Clinica Verde, we continue to move forward in our partnership with the Ministry of Health of Nicaragua to redesign two of their rural health posts (puestos de salud) and train staff in compassionate care. Below, an interview with Amanda…

  By Junessa-Sladen Dew   Finding yourself in a new country and community is always a difficult process but my welcome into Clinica Verde opened a gate that allowed me to feel accepted in a matter of hours. My first…

Rebecca Duran is an MD/MSPH candidate in the Class of 2018 at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Here, in her own words, why she supports Clinica Verde. When I visited Clinica Verde over the summer of 2014 I…

Recently, Clinica Verde welcomed two wonderful volunteers to share their skills and leadership with our community – Dr. Ray Mendez And Dr. Maura Mendez. Ray works at Northwestern University-Erie Family Health Center and Maura is currently working at MacNeal Family…

  Brian O'Neill is Executive Vice-President of O'Neill Associates Inc. – an insurance firm specializing in professional liability, risk management, and business insurance for architects, engineers and land surveyors – and a former Board member of Clinica Verde. As an MBA student…