Hospital Description
Country:
Honduras
Setting:
Rural town in a valley of pine trees (30 minutes outside the capital city - Tegucigalpa - which has a population of 1 million)
Number of Patient Beds:
24
Bed Occupancy Rate:
30%
Outpatients Seen Per/Day:
20
Departments/Specialties:
General Surgery
OB
Pediatrics
Orthopedics
Dentistry
Psychiatry
Plastic Surgery
Psychology
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Typical Cases:
Respiratory infections
Diarrhea
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Trauma
Gastrointestinal problems
Alcohol abuse
Surgical patients
Languages Spoken:
Spanish
Language Requirements/Fluency:
Spanish fluency not required but very helpful
Additional Volunteer Opportunities:
Special music or presentations at local church; Assist at elementary school or with Pathfinders clubs; Teach English; Visit orphanage; Work with community health projects; Assist with hospital maintenance; IT; Biomed; etc. as able
Max Number of Students:
4 students at a time
Trip Logistics
Recommended Airport:
Toncontin International Airport, Tegucigalpa (TGU)
Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizen:
None, unless staying for longer than 3 months - If so, arrangements are made once volunteer is in country
Transport from Airport Provided:
Yes
Transportation Costs:
$35/trip
Time from Airport to Hospital:
45 minutes
Type of Student Housing:
Guest housing double/triple rooms
Cost of Housing/night:
Flat $25/person/day ($10/day extra if requesting private room)
Meal Plan:
Cafeteria (vegetarian)
Recommended Months to Visit:
Year-round
Additional Fees:
$40 airport tax upon departure
Last Updated:
November 9, 2015
