Hospital
Yojoa
Honduras, Central America
Origin Story & Hospital Summary:
Hospital Yojoa is a collaborative effort between Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC) and Salt and Light Ministries, aimed at addressing the critical healthcare needs in Central Honduras. The hospital is strategically located near Santa Cruz de Yojoa, providing easy access for patients from numerous impoverished mountain villages in the region. Despite being a popular tourism hub due to Lago de Yojoa, the area faces some of the highest poverty rates in Central America, with limited access to affordable medical care.Hospital Yojoa will be a 140-bed full-service Christian mission teaching hospital. The facility is designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services to a population underserved by the existing public and private healthcare systems. The hospital will offer urgent care, chronic disease management, and specialty services in surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, and more. The goal is to alleviate the overwhelming patient load on public hospitals, which are often overcrowded and under-resourced.
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Training Opportunities:
Hospital Yojoa will serve as a site for educational training, offering programs for Honduran and expatriate medical professionals. The hospital's emphasis on teaching and collaboration aims to increase the long-term capacity of the healthcare system in Honduras by training the next generation of health professionals.
Medical and Support Staff Needs:
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
General Surgery
OB/GYN
Nurse Practitioners
Anesthesiologists
Pharmacy Technicians
Dental Hygienists
Dental Assistants
Social Media/Office Assistant (Spanish speaking highly recommended)
Maintenance Personnel
Biomedical Engineers
Language:
Spanish is the national language, though many healthcare professionals and some patients speak English. Proficiency in Spanish is highly recommended for effective communication with patients and staff.
Housing & Food:
Housing will be provided for short-term volunteers at a guesthouse near the hospital. Long-term staff housing availability may vary. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, with local markets and stores providing access to food supplies.
Travel:
Volunteers can travel to Hospital Yojoa by flying into either San Pedro Sula or Tegucigalpa. From there, the hospital is accessible via a major highway. It is recommended to check visa requirements and follow CDC advice for vaccinations and malaria prophylactics.
Time Difference:
Honduras operates on Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC-6.
People and Local Religion:
The population served by Hospital Yojoa primarily consists of rural villagers from the surrounding mountainous regions. Christianity is the predominant religion, with a mix of other traditional beliefs.
Climate:
The climate in the Yojoa region is tropical, with a hot and humid season from May to October, and a cooler, drier season from November to April. The region experiences significant rainfall during the wet season.
Unique Challenges:
Common health issues include infectious diseases, maternal and child health concerns, and the need for improved access to affordable medical supplies. The hospital aims to address these challenges by providing high-quality, reliable healthcare services and reducing the burden on public hospitals.
Evangelism Opportunities:
Hospital Yojoa integrates spiritual care with its medical services, ensuring that every patient has the opportunity to hear the gospel. The hospital hosts medical mission trips and volunteer opportunities, welcoming individuals and teams to support its mission and spread the message of Jesus Christ.
For further details, visit the Hospital Yojoa website.