by Jon Thompson | Feb 17, 2020 | Health / NCHC, Nicaragua Now, People
The rain began as we entered the meager home of Rosibel and her four children. I was thrilled because Comunidad Connect put on that new roof a few years ago. They have no furniture, so we stood in her one-room house and asked Rosibel about her youngest child. We had...
by admin | Dec 17, 2019 | Health / NCHC, Nicaragua Now
Meyling Gutiérrez Meyling is 5 years old and lives in the community of Los Robles with her parents and 2 sisters. She was born with a syndrome that affected her vertebrae, trachea, and esophagus development, and caused several congenital birth defects. Before Drs....
by admin | Sep 24, 2019 | Dominican Republic, Health / NCHC, Nicaragua Now
One of the many benefits of our work in the Dominican Republic has been the opportunity for comparative research among our academic partners. One such example is with the Department of Respiratory Therapy from Georgia State University. Their study compared a...
by admin | Aug 28, 2019 | Current Events and News, Health / NCHC
Drs. Ben and Karen Thrower join Comunidad Connect once again to raise awareness and resources for humanitarian programs in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic by hosting THE BEST PARTY OF THE YEAR! You are cordially invited to a night of dancing, costume contests,...
by admin | Apr 23, 2019 | Dominican Republic, Health / NCHC
Doug Gardenhire, professor of Respiratory Therapy at Georgia State University, recently led a group of students to the Dominican Republic to perform lung checks, respiratory health surveys and complete family impact projects. Previously in Nicaragua, Doug and his...
by Adam Rosendale | Feb 27, 2019 | Health / NCHC, Nicaragua Now, People, Programs
Twice a year, Drs. Ben and Karen Thrower visit Nicaragua to check up on patients of the Together For Health program and complete Family Impact Projects. Below are some memorable moments from their trip in Feb....
