Why International Wilderness Life Support? There are more wilderness medicine certifications available today than ever before, which is incredibly exciting for the growth of medicine beyond the hospital walls. But over the years, at conferences and courses around the country, I’ve heard the same question come up again and again: “Ok, I’m certified in wilderness … Continued
Hi everyone, it’s Anna from MedTreks! I’m excited to share why Nosara, Costa Rica: A Blue Zone for Health and Adventure is one of our favorite destinations for wellness and CME adventure retreats. This beautiful location isn’t just known for its stunning beaches; it’s also part of the Nicoya Peninsula, a recognized Blue Zone celebrated … Continued
Physician & Nurse Burnout: What You Can Do To Reclaim Balance in Your life Stress is a natural response from the body and it helps you react and adapt. However, when you’re under long-term stress at work, you might find yourself exhausted and with a cynical perspective regarding your work life. This is not a … Continued
The Benefits of a Yoga Retreat in Your Daily Life By Dr. Mila Rojas If you constantly do yoga, you might have found that you can already see some of the benefits this practice has in your daily life. While physical fitness is part of it, yoga goes well beyond this, as it allows … Continued
The Importance of Sleep in the Healthcare Setting by Dr. Mila Rojas The long shifts and sleepless nights that are part of the life of most healthcare workers are well-known across the medical community. It is often considered normal and an intrinsic part of the healthcare system. However, this doesn’t mean certain changes aren’t … Continued
How to Gain Experience & Give Back During COVID We are over a year into this global pandemic and the end is no where in sight. As part of the global health community we know that many healthcare professionals feel they could do more to help, especially in the international setting. For the last several … Continued
6 Transformative Benefits of a Yoga Retreat on Your Daily Life By Dr. Rojas & Ari Rasori If you are in healthcare, you may ask yourself “do I really need or have time for a yoga retreat?”. If you consistently practice, you might have found that you can already see some of the benefits of … Continued
Stress is a natural response from the body and it helps you react and adapt. However, when you’re a physician, nurse, or other healthcare professional under long-term stress at work, you might find yourself exhausted and cynical regarding your work life. This is not a good place to be. It can detrimental to your … Continued
Improving Child Maternal Health in Kenya Meet Britt! A nurse who brings her passion for mothers and babies to Kenya! Our MedTreks program constantly seeks to bring dedicated health professionals to Kenya to help improve education and build capacity in the healthcare arena. This month we are highlighting a true gem of a human being: … Continued
MedTreks Kenya ~ Community Health Worker Program Expanding the Community Health Workforce in Kenya: Kenya is currently in a global health workforce crisis. In Kenya, there are only 2 doctors for every 10,000 people (World Health Organization). This crisis is more severe in rural regions where 75% of the Kenyan population resides. Our Village HopeCore … Continued