Health Clinics

In  2024 a new team of medical professionals came to Open Windows. Power of a Nickel is a non-profit group of doctors and nurses who provide medical services to those in need around the world. On its first visit to Guatemala, the team brought four doctors, a nurse practitioner and a helper who provided basic screening, diagnostic evaluations, including ultra-sound exams, reading glasses, antibiotics and more. In 2025 they came back, again treating more than 200 children and adults from the community. We are looking forward to a continuing relationship with Power of a Nickel to protect the health of all those in San Miguel Dueñas who could otherwise not afford adequate medical care. 

In each of the past three years, 2023, 2024 and 2025 we received visits from a long-time friend of Open Windows, Dr. Odette, and her team of dentists and interns. Each time they come, they serve well over 100 children and adults, providing fillings, extractions and crowns, among other services. Dr. Odette’s primary message is that we need more focus on prevention to avoid the need for so many treatments.

Both the doctors and the dentists are among our most important partners, making it possible for our students to learn without dealing with poor health. We are grateful for their continuing commitment.