The Long-Term Impact of Addressing Local Needs
Last month, NPR’s Goats & Soda blog discussed programs offering short-term experiences in global health (STEGH) for medical students, highlighting…
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New Anesthesia Volunteer Opportunities in Cambodia and Laos
This experience challenged me both medically and on a fundamental level of leadership and how to influence change. It certainly…
The Global Burden of Oral Health – When a Cavity is Not Just a Cavity
A recent Global Burden of Disease Study conducted internationally over the course of 20 years found that untreated tooth decay…
Support Health Equity on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is an opportunity both to celebrate progress, and to advocate for change. The International Women’s Day 2016…
The Honor of a Golden Apple
The tradition of presenting teachers with apples dates all the way back to the American frontier and the one-room schoolhouse.…
Volunteer Story: Love for Travel Leads to Global Health Commitment
Volunteering is a very rewarding and educational experience for both parties.” – HVO Volunteer Kirsten Kristensen, PT, MS Every health…
Orthopaedics Overseas: A Trainee’s Perspective
Why volunteer? Hear from a trainee at our annual Orthopaedics Overseas Luncheon. If you are attending the AAOS 2016 Annual…
How can you contribute to the global fight against cancer?
According the World Health Organization, more than half of new cancer cases each year, and 70 percent of cancer deaths, occur in…
HVO Grows Partnership with Angkor Hospital for Children
Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) is expanding its partnership with Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in Siem Reap, Cambodia to include…