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.
Father of Seven Receives Life-changing Care
This gentleman made a two-hour journey yesterday to undergo surgery for a painful hernia, the result of years of labor in the coffee bean fields. He learned about our services
Pain Free Now! – San Lucas Toliman
Carlos is a long time resident of San Lucas. His primary job is as a cook in a restaurant and he enjoys cooking many types of food including Chinese and