All posts in: "Health"

  1. Medical tests for seniors

      Last week , we were lucky enough to have a general medical checkup program at Mata Tirtha Old Age home. The Shenpen Medical team was led by Carrie Sengleman, a qualified nurse practitioner and committee chair of the Shenpen health program, Marsha Dupar – a qualified nurse. In many cases, family members…

  2. 'Season of Giving'

    During this season of celebration and giving, Kristy Walter, Director of Athletics at Lasell College and her friends from Boston were in Nepal for a winter vacation of trekking to Everest Base Camp.  When planning their trip, they felt that they could offer help to local initiatives and learned about…

  3. Shenpen Medical Team at Papa’s Home

     On August 1st, 2015, Rangjung Yeshe Shenpen organized a medical camp for the children at Papa’s home. The Shenpen Medical team was led by Carrie Sengleman, a qualified nurse practitioner and committee chair of the Shenpen health program, Marsha Dupar – a qualified nurse and helped by another nurse ArchanaMandal.…

  4. Goody Bags at Burns Unit

    Burns are a major problem for both adults and children in Nepal. Unlike adults, accidental burns are very common in children. They are often the result of ignorance about how to prevent burns and also in some cases, negligence on the part of parents/guardians. Children are brought to Kanti from…

  5. Medical Support for Mata Tirtha Old Age Home for Elderly Women

    Two members of Shenpen’s health committee (Carrie and Archana), who are qualified nurses, visited Mata Tirtha Home for Elderly Women in January to review the healthcare being given to the women. As noted on Shenpen’s website, Nepal has seen many changes in the structure and values of its society over…

  6. Volunteering at Kanti Children’s Hospital Playroom

    Shenpen is initiating the organization of their first project where volunteers can give their time when they are in Nepal and experience a bit of our work and the needs of the people in Nepal. We receive many requests from people all over the world who plan to visit Nepal…