Global Health Center News and Updates

CHOP Residents Apply Quality Improvement Frameworks to Improve Global Child Health

Published on May 15, 2019 in Global Health Update

CHOP works with all residents who are interested in global health to build global health experiences into their training plans. Dr. Villegas and Dr. Ijaz were among the 2018-19 residents who completed rotations in the Dominican Republic and Pakistan respectively.

Empowering and Transforming Communities through Partnerships and Medical Education: International Nurses Day 2019

Published on May 07, 2019 in CHOP News

In honor of International Nurses Day, we share the story of CHOP nurse practitioner Missy Duran who exemplifies how nurses have “A Voice to Lead” at home and abroad.

A Surgeon’s Journey in Global Health

Published on Apr 05, 2019 in Global Health Update

David Spiegel, MD has traveled to Nepal more than 20 times to teach new surgical techniques and to support the research infrastructure of the nonprofit hospital, Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Children (HRDC).

Global Health Allies: Transforming Lives at Home and Abroad

Published on Mar 08, 2019 in Global Health Update

Dina Karvounides, PsyD, shares her rewarding experience and that of other five CHOP employees during CHOP’s biannual Global Health Allies work week in the Dominican Republic.

Extending CHOP’s Mission to Slovakia — and Beyond

Published on Jan 17, 2019 in Global Health Update

Children's Painting for Slovakia and beyond

The collaboration between CHOP and the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Slovakia is a testament of CHOP’s commitment to children's health worldwide.

CHOP and Pincus Family Foundation Partnership: Fostering 10 Years of Breakthroughs around the World

Published on Dec 18, 2018 in Global Health Update

CHOP doctors and members of Pincus Family Foundation Board

Established 10 years ago, the mission of the Pincus Family Foundation has been to “promote children’s health, education, safety, nutrition, recreation, and the arts both locally and worldwide.”

The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Global Health Allies Program

Published on Dec 06, 2018 in Global Health Update

Mazvita Rankin, MPH, and six other CHOP employees were chosen to share their knowledge and experiences in the medical field with the health promoters in the DR.

Global Health at CHOP: It Takes a Village

Published on Dec 06, 2018 in Global Health Update

Savarra Mantzor, MD, the 2015-17 Botswana Pincus Fellow, is one of the exceptional pediatricians who recently completed her fellowship with CHOP in Botswana. Read her story.

How Medical Education Can Change the World: CHOP’s 10th Annual Pediatric Global Health Conference

Published on Dec 05, 2018 in Global Health Update

CHOP's annual Pediatric Global Health Conference featured conversations about sustainability in pediatric education and lectures and discussions on surgery and anesthesia.

Advancing Global Pediatric Oncology in Sub-Saharan Africa: One CHOP David N. Pincus Global Health Fellow's Journey

Published on Dec 03, 2018 in Global Health Update

After participating in rotations in Nicaragua, Brazil, South Africa and Swaziland, and implementing a maternal-child health program in Nepal, Dr. Westmoreland knew she wanted to pursue a long-term career in global health. Learn about her journey.

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