Wabash GHI: Story of Exceptional Hearts

Hands On Peru: A Holistic Approach To Health.

Timestamps: 00:00 - 07:20: Intro 07:20 - 13:59: The Independent Path 14:00 - 32:44: CESAPU 33:02 - 39:51: Funding HOP 39:53 - 50:14: Chimuk 50:16 - 59:55: The Volunteer Program   Authentic impact is built on a promise: To show up, and to keep showing up. Join me in the next episode as I discuss with Katie Baric, co-founder of Hands On Peru, how their holistic model is redefining global health. We dive into how HOP moves beyond temporary aid to build a permanent home for public health, ensuring that dignity and quality care reach the heart of the communities in Trujillo. A story of resilience, deep roots, and a commitment to never walk away. Learn more about Hands On Peru: • https://handsonperu.org/ [https://handsonperu.org/]  Social Media: •  https://www.facebook.com/handsonperu [https://www.facebook.com/handsonperu] •  https://www.instagram.com/handsonperu/ [https://www.instagram.com/handsonperu/] Watch all my episodes on YouTube: • https://www.youtube.com/@MedPathHos/playlists [https://www.youtube.com/@MedPathHos/playlists] Listen to all my episodes on Spotify/Apple Podcast: •  https://open.spotify.com/show/0oNf8hyGBXnw4yg33NshlG [https://open.spotify.com/show/0oNf8hyGBXnw4yg33NshlG] •  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medicine-and-healthcare-around-the-world/id1860961173 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medicine-and-healthcare-around-the-world/id1860961173]  Follow me on social media: • https://beacons.ai/medpathhos [https://beacons.ai/medpathhos]

The SMHeartCard: The Card That Saves Lives.

Timestamps: 00:00 - 06:57: Introduction 06:57 - 13:50: A motivation to come up with a solution 13:50 - 30:56: Acetylsalicylic acid & Nitroglycerin 30:56 - 44:06 The SMHeartCard 44:06 - 1:00:11 - The Future of the SMHeartCard Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehgZ-r61Ipg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehgZ-r61Ipg] Shownotes: The smheartcard is a compact, credit-card sized container specifically engineered to carry and protect the two most critical medications needed immediately during a suspected heart attack or severe angina: Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and Nitroglycerin (NTG). Its patented technology is designed to seal and stabilize the highly sensitive Nitroglycerin pills against degradation from light, oxygen, and moisture for at least six months, ensuring the medication remains potent and effective when it matters most. Clinically validated and peer-reviewed in publications like the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the smheartcard’s core purpose is convenience and immediate access. Because a cardiac event can happen anywhere, this small, durable card is designed to be carried everywhere—in a wallet, pocket, or purse—bridging the crucial time gap between the onset of symptoms and arrival of professional medical help by providing life-saving medications instantly. Learn more about the SMHeartCard: • https://smheartcard.ca/ [https://smheartcard.ca/⁠ ] Social Media: • https://www.facebook.com/smheartcard [https://www.facebook.com/smheartcard] • https://www.instagram.com/smheartcard [https://www.instagram.com/smheartcard] • https://www.linkedin.com/company/smheartcard-inc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/smheartcard-inc/] Follow me on social media: • https://beacons.ai/medpathhos [https://beacons.ai/medpathhos]

Extra Mile Pediatrics: Walking the Extra Mile for Every Child's Health.

• Timestamps: 00:00⁠ - ⁠12:37⁠: Intro ⁠ 12:38⁠ - ⁠22:09⁠: Building a Sustainable Model ⁠ 22:10⁠ - ⁠27:59⁠: Expanding On A Strong Foundation ⁠ 28:00⁠ - ⁠35:37⁠: Organic Connections ⁠ 35:38⁠ - ⁠47:27⁠: Practicing Medicine In a Low-Resource Setting ⁠ 47:28⁠ - ⁠54:22⁠: The Volunteer Program Watch the episode on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrBiotSXWps [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrBiotSXWps] • Guest Introduction: What does it take to truly go the extra mile? Join me in the next episode as I discuss with Dr. Jeff Mapp how Extra Mile Pediatrics is transforming lives through sustainable care. We'll dive into their unique model of revisiting children in underserved communities every six months. A story of dedication, hope, and a promise kept. Extra Mile Pediatrics is an NGO dedicated to providing repeated, quality pediatric healthcare to children in underserved communities in Guatemala and El Salvador. Their innovative approach to care focuses on sustainability and a holistic understanding of health. Instead of one-time medical missions, they build long-term relationships with the same communities, families, and local leaders. By returning every six months, they are able to track a child's growth and development over time, which is critical for identifying and treating foundational health issues. Their holistic model goes beyond the clinic by addressing critical factors like access to clean water, providing health and wellness education, and offering specialized services such as telehealth speech therapy. This commitment ensures that the positive health changes they create are not just temporary fixes, but a lasting foundation for a healthier future. Learn more about Extra Mile Pediatrics: • https://www.extramilepediatrics.com/ [https://www.extramilepediatrics.com/] • Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/extramilepediatrics [https://www.facebook.com/extramilepediatrics] https://www.instagram.com/extramilepediatrics/ [https://www.instagram.com/extramilepediatrics/] • Follow me on social media: https://beacons.ai/medpathhos [https://beacons.ai/medpathhos]

Wabash GHI: Story of Exceptional Hearts

Timestamps: 00:00⁠ - ⁠11:22⁠: Intro⁠ 11:23⁠ - ⁠18:14⁠: The Initiative⁠ 18:15⁠ - ⁠30:52⁠: Corazones Excepcionales⁠ 30:52⁠ - ⁠36:56⁠: Building Connections ⁠36:57⁠ - ⁠58:56⁠: Good Intentions vs. Doing Good⁠ 58:57⁠ - ⁠59:49⁠: Outro Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOFAS6L62ls [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOFAS6L62ls] Guest Introduction: The Wabash Global Health Initiative, directed by Eric Wetzel, provides Wabash College students with unique opportunities to learn about and engage in global public health through hands-on experiences and local, regional, and international partnerships. Notably, their international work in Peru gives students the chance to engage in programs such as "Corazones Excepcionales" (Exceptional Hearts), "Vida Sana" (Healthy Lifestyle), and "Creciendo Juntos" (Growing Together), working directly with local communities on public health initiatives, emphasizing community service and developing future leaders in the field. Learn more about GHI-Peru: • Contact Details: * Website: https://www.ghi-peru.org/ [https://www.ghi-peru.org/] * Dr. Eric Wetzel: Wetzele@wabash.edu * Milagros Ramos Coronado: milagros.rac@gmail.com • Social Media: * Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ghi_peru/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNBMWxvYl9jN0dLaUFUbzJNRHFhVEFlYzk4Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuN0JPTUY0Rng1Q3djTE01Zy1kRzV0N2NXZU4tZWdUZlJLSzlyVjNGZy0zSjZpU0hadlRwdmZOTmYwRVdaM2s1V3E2ejUwRlJQclJzbnZ3RXdfMDV0X1YyYVNzQTlPSlU2WkNHcXBrUzNYbG1kVnRqOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fghi_peru%2F&v=oOFAS6L62ls] * Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghi-per%C3%BA-8b3079232/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHh6X0ZsdC1UNjJnd3JwLVVNNDlseDZLTVBvUXxBQ3Jtc0tsRFRLeUNzMEFINVk1eGlSak56M2RPRFJFdzlvZWVlTEo2VktybGtaV05kcWU1ZFYyOUlpalRRcjhZMEdHcFVQem5EdzJLZ0FKWV9XUkI5STFQdHpMMTg5ellPZ1Rlb0JSMnhSVENRN0VEOExJLVVSZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fghi-per%25C3%25BA%2Fposts%2F%3FfeedView%3Dall&v=oOFAS6L62ls] • International Oppurtunities: Wabash College welcomes applications from international students. If you're a prospective international student interested in applying to Wabash, please visit their international student admissions page for detailed information on the application process, requirements, and support services: https://www.wabash.edu/international/ [https://www.wabash.edu/international/] Follow me on social media: https://beacons.ai/medpathhos [⁠https://beacons.ai/medpathhos]

Amphotericin B: When Medicine Meets Humanity

Timestamps: 00:00 - 07:58: Guest Introduction 07:59 - 21:57: Neglected Global Diseases 21:58 - 35:21: Amphotericin B 35:22 - 51:04: When Medicine Meets Humanity 51:05 - 01:02:20: The Birth Of NGDI-UBC Watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEO2cyzApGo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEO2cyzApGo] Guest Introduction: Dr. Kishor Wasan's work in pharmaceutical sciences has been recognized with over 25 awards, and he's published more than 550 research papers, focusing on how drugs are delivered in the body. As the former associate dean of Research at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada and the co-founder of the Neglected Global Disease Initiative at the same university, Dr. Kishor Wasan has dedicated a large part of his life to finding solutions for diseases that often get overlooked. In particular, he's developing an oral, less toxic form of a drug called Amphotericin B, which is currently in clinical trials to treat Leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease that devastates many impoverished areas of the world. Let's jump into the episode and hear the story by Dr. Wasan himself. Follow Dr. Kishor Wasan: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kishor-wasan-b6a21728/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kishor-wasan-b6a21728/] Support the work of NGDI-UBC: * Website: https://ngdi.ubc.ca/ [https://ngdi.ubc.ca/] Medicine & Healthcare Around The World is an international remote podcast that connects with passionate people from all over the world who are making an impact within the field of medicine and health. Here, we discuss global health initiatives, sustainable healthcare solutions, medical innovation, and public health challenges, all in order to deepen our understanding of how certain individuals are able to come up with bold ideas that transform lives. And so, without further ado, let’s get into the next story! Follow me on social media: https://beacons.ai/medpathhos [https://beacons.ai/medpathhos]