Calling Attention to the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease on World Heart Day
Today, September 29th, we celebrate World Heart Day. This year the day focuses on creating healthy heart environments by ensuring that everyone…
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Oral Health: A Global Need for Providers
Oral health is a fundamental component of general health, and there is a global need for oral health care. The…
Orthopaedics in Uganda: A Call for Volunteers from a Former Trainee
“I developed the desire to manage musculoskeletal ailments during my undergraduate training when there was a rapid increase in musculoskeletal…
World Physical Therapy Day – Keeping People Well, Mobile & Independent
Today, September 8th, is World Physical Therapy Day – a day for physical therapists from all over the world to…
Health Care Heroes
Last Thursday, August 19, the world celebrated World Humanitarian Day calling for recognition of those who face danger and adversity…
Empowering Health Workers, Strengthening Health Systems
The 2014 Annual Report for Health Volunteers Overseas is available online. This annual report highlights the contribution of our volunteers,…
Celebrating 29 Years of Improving Global Health through Education
August 1, 2015 marked the 29th anniversary of Health Volunteers Overseas. Since 1986, HVO staff and volunteers have collaborated with…
HVO in Ghana – A New Hand Therapy Project Builds on Past Success
Yesterday, Health Volunteers Overseas announced the launch of a new hand therapy project at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in…
Volunteer Tips Part Three: Integrity
This month, we have been highlighting essential traits for successful volunteers. We discussed how HVO volunteers succeed by keeping their minds…