Celebrating Improved Access to Care on World Oral Health Day
The World Health Organization defines oral health as “a state of being free from mouth and facial pain,” which may…
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An Opportunity to Be Inspired – HVO’s 30th Anniversary Symposium
Editor’s Note: The following message comes from the Chair of the HVO Board of Directors, Jody Olsen, PhD, MSW. As…
#BeBoldForChange: Working Together to Improve Women’s Health
The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2016 provides insight into the current state of women’s health equity in…
Professional Collaboration: Renewing Energy, Commitment & Enthusiasm
Editor’s Note: The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)’s Combined Sections Meeting (CSM 2017) was hosted in San Antonio in February.…
Reflections from Abroad: Transitioning from Trainees to Teachers
Editor’s Note: This is the third and final post in a series written by Victoria Elliot, MSPH, a public health professional and…
Photo Essay: Images that Capture the International Volunteer Experience
Editor’s Note: You may recognize the name Dr. Jim Matiko from last year’s HVO Photo Contest. Images captured during Dr.…
Bringing Colleagues Together: Join Us in Washington, DC
Health Volunteers Overseas knows the importance of bringing colleagues together; we have witnessed the positive impact of these exchanges at…
Improving Cancer Care Through Education
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the global burden of cancer is on the rise. The World…
HVO Welcomes the Oncology Nursing Society to Our Global Health Community
HVO is pleased to announce that the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) has joined our global health community as the newest…