Clinica de Esperanza-Clinic of Hope

High in the mountains of Honduras, a military base is located. 287 men and 3 women serve there. There are many problems with the base as the government can not afford to provide for their needs. 

One of their needs are blankets, as it is cold in the mountains. Their greatest need is protein. We have been spending alot of time at the base. Acquired their menus. Purchased food items needed at this time. 

We have started a double blind study providing the subjects with 62 grams of protein daily and the control group receives hersheys chocolate as they look the same. At the beginning of the project  we repaired the obstacle course. We tested the subjects in running, sit ups and push ups and timed them in the running of the course. The retesting is due October 25th after 3 months of altering their protein intake. 

The results will be taken to the general first, he is already aware of the project. After that review we will present the findings to the President of Honduras. This will hopefully result in a addition to more natural protein in the soldiers food on a daily basis. 

Serving with you,

gayle savage davidson ARNP/PHD

Hello everyone! Just when we thought we were making traction, the roof came down! The building that  houses the Clinica de Esperanza in Santa Ana, Honduras is over 60 years old and made from adobe. (mud and straw). The rain came as soon as we took off the roof and brought down 3 walls, right off the bat. 

We are working hard to repair the damage. My staff has not missed a beat. In a day we reloacated everything to safer ground, the garage, bodega, dormitory and my house. We continue to see patients in the part that still has a roof. 

We have been told it will be at least a month before all the repairs can be made. Meanwhile we will keep working at providing healthcare, housing, clean water and jobs. 

Walking Beside you, 

gayle savage davidson