In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and to recognize our rich Hispanic culture in New Mexico and at the UNM Health Sciences campus, HSLIC has created the Curanderas y Parteras: Una Celebracion de los Curanderos de Nuevo Mexico (A Celebration of Healers in New Mexico) display. The physical display will run from September 15 – October 15 and is available in the lobby of HSLIC. The virtual exhibit can be accessed on our Virtual Exhibits Guide.
Every day should be a celebration of our healers, but special awareness should be given to las curanderas y las parteras, the traditional healers and midwives in Hispanic culture. Curanderismo is rooted in strong religious beliefs of harmony with nature, spirit, and self. There is an emphasis on one's overall health with a focus on personal relationships and nutrition. While curanderismo is still practiced today, it has also influenced modern healthcare especially in New Mexico. The resources provided on the display will provide a glimpse into the history of las curanderas y las parteras as well as provide a look into its modern practice and influence on mainstream healthcare.
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