by admin | May 30, 2018 | Programs
Some of the most prevalent yet preventable illnesses in rural Nicaragua are respiratory diseases. To address this challenge, Comunidad Connect’s improved technology clean cookstoves can greatly improve household health. These projects, earned by accumulating volunteer...
by admin | Apr 6, 2018 | Health / NCHC, People
Written by Bianca Lombay, nursing volunteer My name is Bianca and I am a Registered Nurse from Atlanta, GA. My passion in healthcare has always been in community public health since nursing school when I was exposed to the health needs in communities as opposed...
by admin | Feb 9, 2018 | Health / NCHC, People
Who are the Brigadistas of Los Robles? Most volunteer groups and partners who have come down to Nicaragua have met or heard of the network of Brigadistas that make up an integral part of Los Robles. These Brigadistas are community health volunteers: a majority female...
by admin | Feb 9, 2018 | Health / NCHC
Two physical therapy (PT) student groups visited Los Robles and San Esteban 2 this January to gain a better understanding of health needs in rural Nicaragua and provide PT home consultations. A group of 9 PT students from Upstate Medical University joined us from late...
by admin | Nov 6, 2017 | Health / NCHC, People
Written by Brandon Spratt, Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidate at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing As my first true experience outside of the US, Comunidad Connect’s opportunity to volunteer in southern Nicaragua was an escapade I’ll never forget. Then a...
