Bringing Dermatology to the Underserved in Uganda
When Dr. Leo Odongo moved from Mbarara, Uganda, to the smaller city of Kabale in September 2016, he noticed a…
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Fostering Partnerships to Improve Oral Health
Our eyes may be the windows to our souls, but our mouths are a pretty good indicator of our overall…
Transforming Lives Through Education on World Teachers’ Day
At Health Volunteers Overseas, we often talk about the transformative power of education. Health workers who are given access to…
My Heart, Your Heart: World Heart Day 2018
We all have the power to improve our own heart health. Whether we choose to eat healthier, exercise, quit smoking,…
Improving Pediatric Care in Nepal
HVO is pleased to announce the expansion of our pediatric program to include a new training project in partnership with…
Supporting the Global Health Workforce Through Education
This past Monday, the US observed the passage of Labor Day, an annual holiday celebrating the country’s labor workforce. For…
Improving Access to Dermatologic Care in Costa Rica
For Karen Stolman, MD the motivation to complete her first global health volunteer assignment came from falling in love. “It…
Improving Access to Obstetric and Gynecologic Care in Cambodia
Access to obstetric care in Cambodia is improving rapidly. According to the 2014 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (2014 CDHS),…
A Royal Volunteer – Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone is Transforming
Volunteering with HVO is an opportunity to go a bit outside your ‘comfort zone.’ Every volunteer, of course, defines his/her…