A doctor in Panama’s jungle builds trust among Indigenous groups (csmonitor.com)
“I realized early on that introducing Western medicine into a region where traditional medicine is the preferred method of treatment involved a spiritual and religious component. Instead of focusing on the differences ... I looked for things the two [methods] had in common.”
‘For example, he says he worked to use inclusive language that shows respect for Indigenous traditions, and he never says one approach is “right” or better than the other.’ ‘Dr. Gantes is likely one of the first here “to focus attention on the importance of involving traditional healers, midwives, and artisans in HIV testing and treatment,” she says.’
‘A gang tattoo removal clinic in San Diego serves more than 50 unique clients per year, helping them start fresh, while also training the next generation of dermatology students.’ The Year in Cheer (reasonstobecheerful.world)
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