Stories of Impact – Judith Canfield-Henry, PT, MSEd, EdD
As we celebrated HVO’s 30th anniversary, I heard a number of stories, and recalled many more. Over the next year,…
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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…
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…
The Power of Relationships to Improve Global Health
Valentine’s Day is a holiday devoted to celebrating relationships. At Health Volunteers Overseas, we view Valentine’s Day as an opportunity…
Working Together to Improve Cancer Care
This Sunday is World Cancer Day, an annual event that aims to reduce the global burden of cancer by fostering…
Celebrate Global Volunteerism at the AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting
“There’s been an explosion of interest [in global volunteerism] in the last decade, which is really exciting,” reflected American Academy…
Your Action Plan to Improve Global Health in 2018
It is mid-January, the time of year when the sheen has begun to wear off many of our New Year’s…
The Pivotal Role of Partnership: How Relationships Improve Global Health
“I think developing professional relationships with international colleagues – teaching together and exchanging ideas provides not only personal satisfaction, but…
Editor’s Picks: Top HVO Blog Posts of 2017
For HVO staff, leadership, volunteers and supporters this past year was a time for both reflection and forward planning. In…