The Yojoa International Medical Center and Foundation were created to give the people of the Yojoa Lake Region of Honduras an emergency hospital that meets international health standards in a country where such services are only available to high income citizens. The Medical Center will service the needs of low income citizens in an area of Honduras that is currently isolated from any reliable health care.

The YIMC project was founded by Dr. Milton Mendoza in 2007. The Yojoa International Medical Center, when completed will be an icon to human services in an area where access to quality and reliable health care is literally 50 miles over the mountain and through the hills.

The Hospital is also be supported by a local assembly board, (International Yojoa Foundation), which has the responsibility of obtaining the financial resources needed to build the hospital and its complimentary projects. This Assembly board will also be responsible for establishing relationships, and petitioning funds from both international and international organizations in order to provide financial assistance.

Not only will the hospital provide complete technological service but also health education programs.  Currently Northern Michigan University and the University of Michigan have research interests within the community and several students have completed internships and projects.

Current Status

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