Centro Médico Susan Hou
The clinic provides free care for patients in Palacios and nearby rural communities in Bolivia. Susan Hou, Douglas Villarroel, and Mark Molitch founded it on September 14, 2001.
Care for patients and families
Medical care
Patients come to the clinic for general medicine, children’s care, and gynecology. The clinic also provides medicines for acute and chronic conditions, along with dental and eye services.
Care between visits
Diabetes and hypertension support groups help patients manage ongoing conditions. Clinic nurses work with community health promoters on health education, follow-up, and local programs.
Surgery and referrals
The clinic screens and prepares patients for surgical campaigns, works with visiting surgical teams, and provides follow-up care. It also helps patients access higher-level and emergency care.
The people who keep the clinic running
The Bolivian staff provide care and coordinate follow-up with the surrounding communities. Local health promoters and volunteers help with reception, patient intake, meals, cleaning, and community programs.
Faculty and medical students from Loyola and Northwestern have worked alongside the clinic’s team through clinical rotations.
Donations are handled through the clinic’s website.