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Her Name is Jane Rose
In addition to becoming a teacher, Jane Rose had one dream.
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Meet Our Patients: Nicaragua
Surgery evaded Jimena twice before her family learned about Operation Smile Nicaragua's first local medical mission of 2021. Here's her story.
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Celebrating the Year of Health and Care Workers: The Commitment of Operation Smile Medical Volunteers
For nearly 40 years, Operation Smile has relied on health care professionals including surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, speech therapists, dentists and more.
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“Some Day” Finally Arrives for Seth
With his new smile, 34-year-old Seth gained the confidence he needed to chase after his lifelong dream.
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Completeness of Care: Psychosocial Care Providers
To celebrate Child Life Month, learn how our volunteer psychosocial care providers ease patients' fears through therapeutic play and activities.
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Going Far Together: A Future for Women in Health Care Around the World
Plastic surgery resident Dr. Naikhoba Munabi shares her research on why it's crucial for women in medicine to empower and mentor each other.
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A Leading Woman in Health Care: Q&A with Volunteer Jackeline Nuñez del Prado
In honor of International Women's Day, we share a Q&A from a devoted nurse who shared her motivation behind continuing her education to become a surgeon.
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From Loneliness to Acceptance
Many obstacles prevented 53-year-old Justin from receiving care earlier in life. Today, he hopes to help people like him overcome those same barriers.
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A Center of Hope: Operation Smile Morocco
VIDEO: Operation Smile Morocco revolutionizes patient care with its work throughout the Middle East and North Africa region.
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