Our Story
The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, taken and planted in a field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches. – Matthew 13:31-32
Peggy Stranges, RN, relocated to Roatán in 2001 and began treating patients from her kitchen. As more and more patients came, the need for a building and other local staff became necessary. Today, Miss Peggy's dream has grown into a 4,500-sq-ft clinic. Clínica Esperanza has become one of the primary medical providers for hundreds of island families. Its outpatient facility, open since 2007 and located in Sandy Bay, treats most common medical problems as well as local illnesses such as malaria, dengue, and parasites. The clinic is considered the center for hypertension and diabetes on the island, and its second floor houses a Birthing Center and Pediatric Hospital. As a nonprofit, it's able to provide these low and no-cost services to many who would otherwise be unable to afford them.
In April 2024, when a devastating fire destroyed the only public hospital on Roatán, seriously disrupting access to life-saving medical care, Clínica Esperanza was able to help fill this gap. Miss Peggy has also partnered with local leaders to put together a team and raise funds for a new public hospital. If you would like to contribute to this vision, click on the links to learn more or donate.