Medical Aid for Guatemala
14,520 Patients Seen in 2022
About us
Wasson Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization based in Fort Collins, CO, USA. Started in 2008, we have been engaged solely in Guatemala, partnering with the Guatemalan NGO Salud Que Transforma [Health That Transforms]. Wasson Foundation funds the efforts of the health clinic which is manned by the NGO. The clinic is located in the Palin district of Guatemala about 23 miles SW of Guatemala City
N 14 0 23.291’ W 90 0 43.341’ elev.: 3150 ft.
see wasson-ece.com
Salud Que Transforma: please visit saludquetransforma.com
Here's how you can get involved
Monthly Information Meeting
Join us monthly for a meeting at the Wasson-ECE offices and hear about new progress and how you get get involved. We'll present information on the project and mission.
There's no obligation, meetings are held the first Thursday of every month. Upcoming meetings:
September 5, 2024 Information Meeting
101 Rome Ct., Fort Collins, CO 80524
September 5, 2024 7:00 PM
Zoom LinkAug 1, 2024 Information Meeting
101 Rome Court, Fort Collins, CO 80524
August 1, 2024 6:00 PM
Zoom LinkDonated Equipment
Building an expanded clinic will require additional equipment. Help us find good quality equipment and design a safe environment.
Training and Advising
Help train and support medical professionals and volunteers in Guatemala, using a remote connection from the United States.
Medical Trips
Visit Guatemala and help community members in need by performing examinations, procedures, and consultations; or help train Guatemalan medical staff.
Rural Guatemala
Medical volunteer Trips
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Frequently asked
questions
Here's everything you need to know about the trip that will improve the lives of Guatemalans who need your care, and change your life forever.
A trip is usually one to two weeks long including one day of travel in each direction. Volunteers will stay within Guatemala City and travel out to the clinic each day. The first one to two days will likely be reserved for orientation, planning and set-up, leaving four to ten days for scheduled patient visits and care.
what qualifications do I need?
While this project is in its early stages, the Wasson Foundation is looking for medical professionals with qualifications in dentistry, diabetic care, optometry, or prenatal care. Along with professional qualifications, participants will be recruited for their ability to work in a new environment and to help design a successful visit in their area of expertise.
What is expected of me in the clinic?
Our trips are designed to be shorter in order to make helping the people of Guatemala easier to approach but also to keep focus on specific types of care. For the month(s) leading up to the trip the group, the Guatemalan doctors, and clinic staff will decide on the required equipment and resources needed to be prepared.
Once "on the ground" in the clinic, you will be expected to either perform care or advise local doctors performing care - depending on your plan with the clinic team and expertise.
What are the most common cases treated at the clinic?
In 2022 the clinic saw 14,520 patient visits which included:
- 2492 Diabetes
- 2222 High Blood Pressure
- 2222 High Blood Pressure
- 1256 Dental
- 1075 Respiratory Infection
- 1072 Musculoskeletal Disease
- 601 Prenatal
- (other mixed)
What fields of expertise are most needed?
In the early stages of the project, we're looking for additional support in dentistry. More info coming soon.
During trip planning we will send you all of the information you need to be prepared for your medical trip.
Contact us at info@wassonfoundation.org today!
What we do
Offering Care and Knowledge
