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Making Lasting Connections and Systemic Change Around the World with HVO
Dr. George Pantely, a cardiologist, and his wife Mrs. Sharon Pantely, a nurse, have spent over a decade volunteering together with HVO projects in Asia…

A Tribute to Nursing from HVO
Editor’s note: The following article is a guest contribution from Betty Beard, RN, MSN, PhD. Dr. Beard, Professor Emeritus at Eastern Michigan University, is the…

Building on the Relationships at the Heart of HVO’s Work
The partnerships at the heart of HVO’s work are built on years of collaboration and professional exchange. Our projects promote long-lasting relationships among health providers,…

Timing is Everything
Developing a Fulbright assignment with HVO took a while but, ultimately, the timing of the experience could not have been better. Sihanouk Hospital Center of…

#WhyHVO – Remarkable Results
A story from our pediatrics project in Bhutan shows how people working toward a common goal can have remarkable results.

#WhyHVO – Improving Quality in the Delivery of Health Care Services
HVO’s vision of a world where all people have access to high quality health care delivered by local health professionals is only possible when we…