Health Worker Story
Storytelling Matters – Help Us Shed Light on Health Disparities
This past week, I had the opportunity to attend the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting in San Diego. During the meeting, I attended several sessions focused on the... Read more
Small Changes, Large Impact
Sometimes, when we think of making a difference in health care, we think of major changes – introducing new technology or surgical skills. What we often forget are the small... Read more
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 concerning trend. Patients in Kabale and the surrounding rural areas... Read more
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 started with falling in love with the country of Costa... Read more
Volunteer Spotlight: HVO Golden Apple Award Recipient Cynthia Howard, MD, MPHTM
Although 2018 Golden Apple Award Recipient Cynthia Howard, MD, MPHTM “had never really volunteered before,” when she first learned of HVO in 1996, the pediatrician already had ample experience practicing... Read more
Volunteer Spotlight: HVO Golden Apple Award Recipient Alexia Knapp, MD
As a dermatology resident, Alexia Knapp, MD, seized upon the opportunity to complete a rotation at the Regional Dermatology Training Centre in Moshi, Tanzania. The experience sparked an enduring interest... Read more
Volunteer Spotlight: HVO Golden Apple Award Recipient Prakash Neupane, MD
Prakash Neupane, MD, a 2018 Golden Apple Award recipient, first heard about Health Volunteers Overseas during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting several years ago. However, he... Read more
Guest Blog: Teach One – Education & Mentorship Lead to Impact
Editor’s Note: The following guest post was submitted by Amanda Judd, FNP. Ms. Judd is a member of the Board of Directors of One Nurse at a Time, a nonprofit... Read more
From the Field: Empowering Physical Therapists and Wheelchair Users in Bhutan
Editor’s note: This post was adapted from a trip report written by HVO volunteer and leader Linda Wolff, MPT, summarizing her experience working as part of a team to deliver wheelchair... Read more
Expanding Horizons for Dermatology Professionals in Vietnam
Editor’s Note: The following post was written by HVO staff member Kim Rodgers. Kim is the Volunteer Placement Coordinator for HVO’s dermatology program and works closely with on-site personnel at... Read more