Hemostories Podcast

Hosted By: Holly Olsen Guests: Marisol de Monteroso and Dr Faviola Valbert Join Holly as she interviews Marisol de Monterosa, President of the Hemophilia Association in Guatemala, and Dr Faviola Valbert, a hematologist in Guatemala. Marisol tells us of her unexpected introduction to hemophilia when her son was diagnosed at the age of three; her feelings of isolation; her founding of the Hemophilia Association in Guatemala; and work she does for hemophiliacs in her country. Dr Faviola Valbert shares the sad realities of having hemophilia in Guatemala where medical issues are only the beginning of the problem. Politics, finances and even a diagnosis are major limiting factors to the health and well-being of those with bleeding disorders. Together Marisol and Dr Valbert tell about the Center that brought them together and the effort they are making to make life better for those in Guatemala with hemophilia. If you like what you hear, please consider rating us on iTunes, donating to the cause, subscribing,  follo