Episode 57: Anna Thiessen, Nurse and Midwife in Paraguay

  • This photo is of a hospital room in Paraguay (MHC 518-8.0).

Today, we bring listeners the story of Manitoba born and raised nurse and midwife, Anna Thiessen. For years, she was the only trained medical practitioner in Colonia Sommerfeld, Paraguay. Anna helped an estimated 1,000 mothers deliver their babies.

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Podcast Series: Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives
Episode 57:  Anna Thiessen Nurse Midwife in Paraguay
Date: January 11, 2026
Host: Dan Dyck
Published by The Mennonite Heritage Archives

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