News from World Spine Care
Global Spine Care Initiative paper included in the top 17 cited articles in global neurosurgery
A newly published article in the journal World Neurosurgery revealed the most cited articles in global neurosurgery. Included in the top 17 list is a paper that was led by Drs. Bart Green, Claire Johnson, and Scott Haldeman for the Global Spine Care Initiative.
The Societal and Economic Impact of Spinal Disorders: World Spine Day Webinar Replay
World Spine Care presented a panel discussion on the Societal and Economic Impact of Spinal Disorders in honor of World Spine Day.
Announcing: World Spine Care Webinar: Celebrating World Spine Day 2020 October 16, 2020, 12 p.m. EST
World Spine Care is proud to announce a NEW webinar – this time, in celebration of World Spine Day, taking place on October 16, 2020 at 12:00 pm EST.Register today to learn more about the Societal and Economic Impact of Spinal Disorders with moderator Vincent Setlhare.
Ten Years of Back Pain Improved in One Month
Gaokgethelwe Seeletso is a mother of two living in Gabarone, Botswana. Just like 540 million other people around the world, she suffers from low back pain.
World Spine Care Volunteers: Where Are They Now?
Meet Nadine Harrison, former Clinical Supervisor in Botswana from April 2016–May 2017. World Spine Care caught up with Nadine recently to learn more about what she is up to, and to learn more about how her experience working in a World Spine Care clinic have impacted her career.
Remembering Sally Valentine
We mourn the passing of Sally Valentine on May 19, 2020; highly respected WSC volunteer, California school nurse, humanitarian, and friend.
Local Heros - Meet Kabelo Sebati, Lead Yoga Teacher in Botswana
Kabelo has been an invaluable supporter of World Spine Care’s Yoga Project in Botswana. He has assisted the Yoga Project with real-time translation and cultural learning, and he has helped to keep up the enthusiasm for the Yoga Project in the region.
World Spine Care reached out to Kabelo, to learn a little bit more about his journey into the Yoga Project, and what drives him.
Meet Gasebomo: A wife. A nurse. A mother.
Gasebomo is a happily married mother of two who helps to support her family by working as a nurse in a local hospital. But for the last 10 years, Gasebomo has suffered from low back pain which has left her unable to work or care for herself and her children.
The World as a Workplace: Introducing the World Spine Care Clinic
The World Spine Care experience has made me more grateful for what I have and has made me humbler about innate privileges and possibilities.
The World as a Workplace
Meet Evelina: current Volunteer Associate in Moca, Dominican Republic. Evelina’s plans for a short-term stay in the Dominican Republic have been derailed due to COVID-19, but she’s taking these challenges in stride.
On the Ground in Botswana with COVID-19
One of our World Spine Care Clinical Supervisors in Botswana is Mufudzi Chihambakwe. Dr. Chihambakwe is also a member of the Botswana Government Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) staff member, and also therefore on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skoll Virtual Forum Panel Discussion
View the full replay of our international panel discussion on pain and disability in low- and middle-income countries.
Notice from World Spine Care Regarding COVID-19
The health and safety of World Spine Care (WSC) clinicians, volunteers, and patients at our global clinics is our highest priority.
Career Building: The Volunteer Experience Transforms Lives
Dr. Alan Bertolero was the Clinical Supervisor at World Spine Care’s Moca Clinic in the Dominican Republic in 2019. He found that the experience transformed his career, providing invaluable patient experience and learning opportunities. Read on to learn more.
Introducing: World Spine Care Clinical Supervisor, Dr. James Leonard
World Spine Care has served thousands of patients at our six clinics thanks to the help of our dedicated volunteers. With Dr. Cupif returning home, World Spine Care is pleased to introduce our newest Clinical Supervisor, Dr. James Leonard.
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