Six audio techs are training eight local Guatemalans to learn how to help examine the children with hearing issues. Child entertainment specialists are the most important helpers. When Dr. Mallahan visits the clinic, not only does he work his co-workers hard, they have plenty of hard play time as well.

 

Dr. Mallahan stated that he needs dentists to accompany him to Monterrico. He added that whenever he travels to Monterrico he does have a dentist traveling with him. There is always a need for more dentists. Locally, there is a dental advisory committee working with Dr. Mallahan and Healing the Children. Tracy agreed to work with the advisory committee.

 

There will be a few medical trips going to Guatemala over the next two years- August and November of this year and sometime in 2018. Dr. Mallahan asked if anyone wanted to go next year. Several members expressed interest.

 

A bit of information about the town of Monterrico which is situated on the Pacific coast of Guatemala in the department of Santa Rosa. Guatemala is about the size of the state of Washington. Known for its volcanic black sand beaches and annual influx of sea turtles, the town also serves as a major weekend beach resort for citizens of Guatemala City. Monterrico is a small beach town still mainly an undeveloped touristic designation where you will have the beach to yourself.