Our work
Care programs
WE START WITH CARE.
In line with broader AMPATH principles, we know that in order to truly help people, we should think not just about treatment, but also about entire lives: families, jobs, education, and futures. It’s all connected. That’s why our programs are set up to first help people survive, and then to help them thrive.
Our process
1. COLLABORATE TO IDENTIFY GOALS
Work alongside communities to identify their goals and priorities, both immediate and long-term. We work hand-in-hand with community leaders, stakeholders and health committees to ensure our work is responsive to community priorities and includes community ownership. To help further strengthen community leadership and participation in health we are preparing to launch a promotor/a (community health worker) initiative.
2. CONNECT PEOPLE WITH CARE
Support people and communities on their path to sustainable health including access to timely and high-quality healthcare. Because of the high burden of chronic diseases in Mexico, we are particularly focused on the prevention, early detection and regular holistic follow-up of people living with chronic health problems such as diabetes, heart and kidney disease and cancer.
3. EXPAND BEYOND CARE
Partner with communities so they achieve their own success, connect people with health insurance, identify wrap-around services to support medical and health care, train the next generation medical professionals and engage in research to create and enhance innovative support systems.
Explore what we do and how we do it.
PASANTES PROGRAM
BUAP medical students in their social service year participate in a longitudinal global health curriculum with AMPATH México, including providing regular care to underserved communities.
AMPATH/MAPAS MEXICO PROJECT ECHO: Strengthening Clinical Mentorship for frontline care providers
Coming soon: Utilizing the well-known model of Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes), clinical tele-mentoring sessions for frontline care providers from across Puebla will continue to improve the quality of healthcare services.
JORNADAS
During this series of comprehensive health outreach events, teams of faculty, students, clinical staff, and local partners provide consults and educational sessions in Puebla’s rural communities.
GRANT-FUNDED INITIATIVES
We continually seek fund to support community-driven care initiatives in Puebla, such as advancing health literacy and the early detection of high-burden cancers, and studying the rural health impacts of eco-stove installations.