[ Washington, DC - April 4, 2013] Health Volunteers Overseas is delighted to announce the launch of its new physical therapy program in La Paz, Bolivia at Hospital Arco Iris (HAI) in partnership with HOPE worldwide. This program seeks to improve the quality of physical therapy services to patients at HAI by updating and broadening local therapists' skills and knowledge of physical therapy theory. Specific clinical training is needed in cardiopulmonary, stoke/trauma, orthopaedics and pediatrics. HVO volunteers will spend four days a week in the clinic providing demonstrations and consultations with therapists and physical therapy students rotating through HAI. One day a week will be set aside for formal lectures, case presentations, etc. Assignments will be two to four weeks in length. Volunteers should have a minimum of 3 years experience. They must be able to speak Spanish at an intermediate level in order to communicate with the staff and patients in the clinic. A translator will be provided for formal lectures.
HAI is a large component of Foundation Arco Iris (FAI), a non-governmental organization that strives to serve the poor and homeless population of children, teenagers, and young adults living on the streets in La Paz. FAI provides many services to these youth including a place to sleep, food, health care, clothing, education, technical training, and psychological support for their personal improvement. Children make up the majority of the patients seen at HAI with a large number suffering from respiratory illness, trauma, and orthopaedic issues. However, patients of all ages are seen at HAI. Learn more by visiting the FAI website.
HOPE worldwide is an international charity that changes lives by harnessing the compassion and commitment of dedicated staff and volunteers to deliver sustainable, high-impact, community-based services to the poor and needy. You can learn more about the charity and their partnership with FAI by visiting their website.
Health Volunteers Overseas is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1986 to improve global health through the education of local health care providers. In 26 years of service, HVO's training has transformed lives through the design and implementation of clinical and didactic education programs in child health, primary care, trauma and rehabilitation, essential surgical care, oral health, blood disorders and cancer, infectious disease, nursing education and wound management. In more than 25 resource-poor countries, HVO volunteers train, mentor and provide critical professional support to health care providers who care for the neediest populations in the most difficult of circumstances. For more information, visit the HVO website.
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