Hi, I'm Dr. Camille Bentley

Dr. Camille Bentley started the Hands for Health Foundation in Colorado in 2012, after already having organized and directed 12 years of volunteer medical outreach and research activities in rural Guatemala and Peru. Until 2006 she lived in South Florida and worked at Nova Southeastern University College of Medicine in Davie, Florida.

The indigenous Mayans in Guatemala captured her heart on her very first trip, and since she has spent many many hours learning about and sharing the Mayan history and culture of this most beautiful and bountiful country. She continues to hold a special spot in her heart for these amazing and most thankful people.

After establishing Hands for Health, Dr. Bentley expanded her volunteer outreach activities in other countries such as Kenya, Ecuador, Poland, Nepal, etc.

Professor Emerita Dr. Bentley recently retired from clinical practice and teaching at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Colorado, where she has resided since 2006. She will continue to organize and direct trips to Guatemala and perhaps other new venues as long as possible. She also currently works as a consultant to other individuals and organizations wishing to learn more about setting up volunteer outreach programs.

For now, Hands for Health also continues to assist others with medical supplies, disaster relief and newly added Travel Awards for RVU medical students with high tuition debt to participate in its medical outreach activities.

When not working overseas, Dr. Bentley enjoys international cruising, visiting her kids in Florida, gardening, making “the sauce”, drying Italian herbs, rockhounding, studying the metaphysical and chemical properties of crystals and gems, and spoiling her cavapoo Rufus.