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Notable Quote
"I cannot say that I had a 'good time' in Cambodia-the social disruption, suffering, and ongoing injustices are simply too great. When I am focused on caring for patients or teaching residents, I have the satisfaction of feeling that I am making a tiny contribution: improving a few patients' current health, helping a few doctors to become more skillful or knowledgeable or cared about."
-Gordon Noel, MD
Internal Medicine ∙ Cambodia
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The HVO Legacy Circle
The HVO Legacy Circle honors those who contribute to the future of HVO through a planned estate gift.
If you would like information about becoming a member of the HVO Legacy Circle, please contact us.
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Book of Interest
I Was Never Here and This Never Happened: Tasty Bits and Spicy Tales from My Life
by Dorinda Hafner
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Have an HVO Story to Share?
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Visit the Great Nonprofits website and write a review of HVO. You can help raise awareness of the work of HVO members and volunteers by filling-out a quick survey about your experience with HVO.
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The Net Connection
June 2013
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Greetings!
Happy Father's Day! To all those who have mentored us, taught us new skills, and cheered us along the way, many thanks. HVO volunteers serve in a similar way, teaching new techniques, guiding and advising their colleagues both on-site and from a distance, and always providing the encouragement to move forward.
Please consider a tribute gift honoring our volunteers - or consider volunteering yourself!
Best wishes as we move into summer.
Nancy
Nancy A. Kelly, MHS
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HVO Volunteer Opportunities
Hand Therapist
Wenzhou, China
A hand therapist is needed at Wenzhou Medical School to assist in the post-traumatic prevention and treatment of hand stiffness. The volunteer would also work with a hand surgeon (already selected) to assess the needs of the physical therapy department relative to hand. The assignment would be for 1.5-2 weeks in September 2013 with the weeks being flexible. For more information contact the program department.
Hematology
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Volunteers needed July 8-19, 2013 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to teach hematology refresher courses and administer tests to students. Volunteers will also provide training to physicians and residents. Please contact the program department for more information.
Nurse Anesthesia
Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
CRNA volunteer(s) needed to teach a nurse anesthesia continuing education course September 5-11, 2013. The program consists of one day lecture and one day clinical observation, repeated in each location. The volunteer will be asked to prepare two 45-minute lectures. Please contact the program department for more information.
Oncology
Hue, Vietnam & Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Volunteer with lymphoma/leukemia expertise needed for a team going to Tegucigalpa, Honduras June 17-21, 2013. In addition, volunteers with oncology expertise (physicians, nurses, pharmacists) are needed for the oncology program in Hue, Vietnam in July and September 2013. Please contact the program department for more information. Orthopaedics
Moshi, Tanzania
Volunteers are needed at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center for 2-4 week assignments. Volunteers provide training through lectures and presentations, participating in clinics and rounds, as well as hands-on demonstration of techniques and methods during surgery. Generalists and sub-specialists are needed. Please contact the program department for more information.
Stock Control and Biomedical Engineering
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) is seeking volunteers with skills in stock control and biomedical engineering. A stock control volunteer will help to train the ACH logistics manager to optimize the supply chain, manage stock control, and other related tasks. A biomedical engineer is needed to help AHC maintenance manager and medical staff to provide training in the maintenance of medical equipment such as monitors, anesthesia machines, heart and lung machines, and others. Volunteers are needed for four week assignments any time during the year. Contact the program department for more information.
If you have problems with the links above, please click on the link at the top of this newsletter.
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Upcoming Events
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The WHO Global Initiative for Emergency and Essential Surgical Care (GIEESC) meeting will be held October 14-15, 2013 in Trinidad & Tobago. Learn more on the GIEESC website.
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Other Opportunities
Please note: These opportunities are through independent organizations and are not run by or affiliated with Health Volunteers Overseas.
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The Handa Emergency Hospital
Battambang, Cambodia
Volunteers needed to provide training to personnel at Handa Emergency Hospital in Battambang, Cambodia. Assignments are 2 - 8 weeks.
- Internal medicine volunteers are needed to help with 11 Cambodian internal medicine trainees;
- Radiology volunteers are needed to help with two Cambodian radiology trainees who need echocardiology, cardiology and radiology training;
- X-ray technician needed for improvement in basic x-ray techniques.
Contact Dr. Cameron Gifford, the Handa Medical Director for more information.
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The Perfect Father's Day Gift
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This Father's Day, give a gift that transforms lives!
Make a donation to HVO in your dad's honor.
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