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Fostering Global Health Leadership Through the SEA-HVO Fellowship Fund
HVO volunteer and leader Lena Dohlman, MD, MPH, is a self-described “reluctant fundraiser.” Although she has helped to secure funding for the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA)-HVO Traveling Fellowship... Read more
Extraordinary Contributions: HVO Golden Apple Honorees
Last week, the world celebrated the Sixth Annual World Health Worker Week – an opportunity to recognize and honor the essential role health workers play in the delivery of care. ... Read more
Celebrating Health Worker Stories at the 9th Annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health Conference
World Health Worker Week is an annual opportunity to celebrate all the ways in which health workers count. From their impact on the lives of patients, to their support of... Read more
Connecting Oral Health to Overall Health on World Oral Health Day
This World Oral Health Day marks the beginning of a three-year campaign, “Say Ahh: Think Mouth, Think Health.” The goal of this campaign is to encourage the public to think... Read more
Improving Women’s Health through Partnership on International Women’s Day
Every year, an estimated 287,000 women die due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. 99% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Appropriately trained health workers are needed... Read more
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, I’d like to share some of my favorites with you.... 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
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 to honor the many relationships at the heart of the... Read more
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 awareness and support for prevention efforts large and small. It... Read more