Developing Pediatric Hand Surgery in Nicaragua
Dr. Michelle James, pediatric hand surgeon and chief of orthopaedics at Shriners Children’s Sacramento, had always wanted to volunteer but…
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Making Lasting Connections and Systemic Change Around the World with HVO
Dr. George Pantely, a cardiologist, and his wife Mrs. Sharon Pantely, a nurse, have spent over a decade volunteering together…
Suzanne Brown: Making an Impact in Cambodia
For over twenty years, Suzanne Brown, CRNA has been volunteering with HVO all over the world with assignments in Guyana,…
The Brocher Declaration
In 2017, the group Advocacy for Global Health Partnerships published a statement of ethical principles to guide policy regarding short-term…
Vietnam’s First Neonatal Dermatology Workshop
After a long hiatus as COVID-19 shut down borders and stalled travel, HVO began sending volunteers overseas once again. This…
Around the World with Kay Ahern, PT, CHT
2016 Golden Award honoree Kay Ahern, PT, CHT has volunteered twenty-six times in twenty-three years. Kay Ahern, PT, CHT has…
Adventures in Volunteering: The Crawford Family Story
Drs. Glen Crawford and Suzanne Abkowitz Crawford have been volunteering with HVO’s orthopaedic project in Tanzania since its beginning. They…
Dr. Phuong Nguyen leads the way to improving dermatology education in Vietnam
In 2015, Dr. Phuong Thi Thanh Nguyen was awarded The Wyss Scholarship for Future Leaders in Global Health and traveled…
HVO Reopening Update
Health Volunteers Overseas is closely monitoring the situation caused by the global outbreak of COVID-19. HVO project sites are temporarily suspending placement of volunteers thru May 31st.
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