Wow, what a day! Good Friday represents the day Jesus Christ was crucified and died for humanity. It was also a good Friday today because of the blue skies, fluffy white clouds, warm weather and fun outings! Here in Bolivia, Friday to Sunday are observed as holidays in preparation for ‘Pascua’ (Easter) and shops, banks … More It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!

Today we were back on the Infectious Disease floor. There were 14 patients. On my previous blog, I talked about a 13 year old boy who may have Well’s Syndrome. Today, the doctors were concerned that it could be a possible tumor. They discussed at length why his condition would cause such swelling from the … More Another Day At Hospital Del Niño

Our host mom is so knowledgeable about the people and history of Bolivia. She tells us stories of how the current president, Evo Morales, worked to incorporate indigenous people into Bolivia’s society; she shared with us their struggles and pain as they seek to be recognized in modern- day society. She shares with us how … More A Blessed Day

Monday night was a great night. We met with Dr. Uribe, a Pediatrician, who gave us our first lecture. She spoke about the structure of the healthcare system here. Overall, there is a universal healthcare model- any employed citizen of Bolivia receives free healthcare and it covers pregnant mothers and infants, the elderly, those with … More Different, But the Same