5 Great Nursing Podcasts By Dr. Mila Rojas As you have probably realized by now, podcasts are here to stay. There are many factors that have contributed to their popularity. First of all, they’re incredibly convenient because you can listen to them at home, while you’re exercising, on your way to work, and anywhere else … Continued
Why Learn Medical Spanish? By Dr. Mila Rojas When a patient comes to you, they’re at their most vulnerable and it’s a time during which you want to offer them any measure of comfort available. Being able to tend to your patients in their native language is a skill that they’ll appreciate and will allow … Continued
Yoga Retreat in Sayulita, Mexico…Welcome to Paradise. Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico is the gem of the coastline less than one hour North of Puerto Vallarta. A surfing and fishing village with the feeling of cultural crescendo, Sayulita will steal your heart and you will leave with the taste of tacos, the fanciest margaritas, salty warm … Continued
The Importance of Continuing Your Global Health Education Written by Dr. Mila Rojas One of the first things people probably said when they learned you would be going to med school or nursing school was, “you’ll be studying forever!”. And they were correct. Anyone in the medical field knows that studying never ends because … Continued
How to Gain Experience & Give Back During COVID We are over a year into this global pandemic and the end is no where in sight. As part of the global health community we know that many healthcare professionals feel they could do more to help, especially in the international setting. For the last several … Continued
Dear Friends, Happy Holidays & Winter Solstice! What a year it has been. There have been massive waves of change that have swept through our own lives and communities, but also the world. Grief, pain, loss, joy, relief, fear, uncertainty, excitement and surrender are all feelings that come up constantly as the tides of 2020 … Continued
6 Transformative Benefits of a Yoga Retreat on Your Daily Life By Dr. Rojas & Ari Rasori If you are in healthcare, you may ask yourself “do I really need or have time for a yoga retreat?”. If you consistently practice, you might have found that you can already see some of the benefits of … Continued
How Cross-Cultural Medicine Enriches Your Medical Practice Understanding your patients and being able to properly communicate with them is key for providing successful treatment. On many occasions, cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings, poor adherence to treatment, and negative outcomes. This is where cross-cultural medicine comes in. But what is cross-cultural medicine? And how does … Continued
Stress is a natural response from the body and it helps you react and adapt. However, when you’re a physician, nurse, or other healthcare professional under long-term stress at work, you might find yourself exhausted and cynical regarding your work life. This is not a good place to be. It can detrimental to your … Continued
Mexico Wellness Retreat with Janalyn Rose MedTreks is thrilled to partner with Janalyn Rose of Sayulita Gold for the upcoming 2021 Wellness & Yoga Retreat in Sayulita. Learn more about her philosophy on wellness and yoga as you look forward to the retreat. Meet Janalyn Rose. Janalyn has made it her life’s work … Continued