Videos Created by potrace 1.10, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2011 The first quarter of 2024 has been an amazing few months. CEO Anne Kraemer offers some highlights. Find out about the Maya Calendar, nahuales, and the importance of the day you were born. Hear the story of how we came to partner with the University of Cincinnati to improve health in rural Guatemala. Learn about the history and significance of Guatemala's stunning huipiles. Discover what inspired Irma Robles to continue her nursing studies. Board Member Patrick Jennings on the excellence, commitment, and connection of Maya Health team members. A Global Health Fellow from the University of Cincinnati reflects on the power of community connections in global health. An update on the latest in Guatemala and Maya Health from CEO Anne Kraemer. Join us for a quick visit to the communities where we work in Guatemala's Central Highlands. CEO Anne Kraemer provides an update on the political situation in October 2023. Program Manager Susana Tambriz talks about overcoming barriers to family planning access and enabling women to take control of their bodies and choices. Ana Maria shares how she has learned to adapt to daily activities after losing her signt due to diabetes. CEO Anne Kraemer offers some perspectives on Guatemala's recent elections. Mobile Maternal Health Coordinator Rosibely Sut talks about the barriers that indigenous women in rural Guatemala face to accessing hospital care during childbirth and what we are doing to enable women to make their own decisions and have safe and healthy births. In this short video, mom Argentina describes how working with a care navigator helped her feel more comfortable and informed about the childbirth process and led to a better experience for her and her baby. Dr. Gabriela Montenegro describes the Saqmolo' (Egg) project and the challenges (and opportunities!) of launching this research at the onset of Covid-19. The project investigates the impact of daily egg consumption on early childhood growth and development. Herb VanHook, an IT industry executive, offers his observations after accompanying our community health workers on patient visits during a recent Insight Trip. Executive Director Anne Kraemer provides an update on the hunger situation in Guatemala - September 2022. A look at our partnership with the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine, which sends teams to join us in the field five times a year. Board President Brent Henderson looks back on our first 15 years and shares the secret to our sustainability and success. Find out what inspired Kara Andrade to join our Board of Directors and why she remains committed. Executive Director Anne Kraemer reflects on our upcoming 15th Anniversary. As part of our Junamilal (Equity) Campaign for Guatemala's Bicentennial, Emily López, our Awards and Partnerships Manager, shares her perspectives on our work closing gaps in health in rural Guatemala. Executive Director Anne Kraemer provides an update on the Covid situation in Guatemala. Counts of new cases reached an all-time high in early September 2021. A double hip replacement that at first seemed out of reach has transformed the life of a high school teacher. Nutrition specialist Irma Soto shares her experiences in the field during COVID. Find out what inspired Chris Davies to join our Board of Directors. Daniel De Leon shares the story of his family's long relationship with Maya Health | Wuqu 'Kawoq. Our medical director, Dr. Waleska Canu, considers what we have learned in our response to the COVID pandemic. Long time Wuqu 'Kawoq | Maya Health physician Pablo Garcia offers his thoughts on what makes Maya Health special. Thanksgiving wishes and an update from Executive Director Anne Kraemer. Maternal Health Care Navigator Cecia Chonay describes our mobile health program in the time of COVID. A thank you and COVID update from Executive Director Anne Kraemer. Dr. Andrea García shares her experiences with women's health and our Health for Life program during COVID-19. Eva, nurse and manager, offers perspectives on patient care and telemedicine in rural Guatemala during the coronavirus pandemic. Our nurses prepare to visit patients and deliver medications during the pandemic. Board Chair Brent Henderson talks about the power of providing health care in Mayan languages. Dr. Peter Cooch describes how our innovative approaches and research can benefit global health. Providing care in Mayan languages promotes understanding, trust, and ultimately better health for indigenous peoples living in rural Guatemala. We leverage existing resources and equip local healthcare workers to provide high-quality care in rural Guatemala. Find out how our Family Centered Nutrition program is helping to reduce chronic malnutrition. Learn how people living with diabetes in rural Guatemala manage their condition. Visit our Vimeo page to watch more videos!
