Uganda Day 2: From Surprise Passengers to Life-Changing Schedules
Yesterday’s six-hour journey from Kampala had its share of unexpected moments, but none quite like what happened four hours in. Our driver suddenly pulled over, got out, and calmly walked
Uganda Day 1: Welcomed with Open Arms
Today our Medical Missions Foundation team arrived in Gulu, Uganda after a six hour ride from Kampala, and settled in at Churchill Courts. The familiar smiles of our Ugandan partners
Married to Medical Missions
Kyra and Alec Friesen first met as cheerleaders on the University of Kansas cheer team in 2014 and tied the knot in 2023. Their shared journey through healthcare then led
Healing Through Smiles: Volunteer Dentists Serve Antigua
In Antigua, Guatemala, a healthy smile can be life-changing—but for many, access to basic dental care is out of reach. This week, our Medical Missions Foundation volunteer dentists from Minneapolis,
Morning Rounds in Antigua: The Process of Healing
Each morning in Antigua begins with quiet footsteps echoing through the halls of Obras Sociales Del Santo Hermano Pedro Hospital in Antigua, Guatemala as our Medical Missions Foundation doctors make
A Successful Start to Surgery Week, Road Bumps and All
Dr Paul Neis, Kayla Herl SRNA, Brenda Swindle CST work on a delicate nasal obstruction The first day of surgeries is always full of unknowns. No matter how much we
The First Step Towards Healing – Screening Patients
The first step in the healing process is patient screening—often one of the most emotional and overwhelming parts of the mission. There are always more people in need than we
Travel to Those in Need – 2025 Antigua Mission
One of the most remarkable things about Medical Missions Foundation is that we bring care directly to our patients. Each mission is unique—just like the journey that gets us there.