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Meet Genesis: Operation Smile Honduras’ 5,000th Patient
On Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, Genesis became the 5,000th patient to receive surgery from Operation Smile Honduras.
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Scenes From the Field: Panama MegaAHA
Operation Smile program coordinator Vania Tally captures American Heart Association life support training sessions in Panama City.
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Completing the Smile: Q&A with Lucy Apeajei
Operation Smile Ghana's program coordinator Lucy Apeajei draws her strength from overcoming her own obstacles as a child to help Ghanaians in need.
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Scenes of Healing: Koforidua Medical Mission
The second of a two-part photographic story of Operation Smile's first medical mission to Koforidua, Ghana, conducted in November 2017.
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Scenes of Hope: Koforidua Medical Mission
The first of a two-part photographic story of Operation Smile's first medical mission to Koforidua, Ghana, conducted in November 2017.
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Britany’s Care Center Connection
Britany is a patient at Operation Smile Honduras’ cleft care center, which provides free surgeries and ongoing medical services.
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Meet Anesthesiologist Dr. Gordon Wood
We recently caught up with Dr. Gordon Wood and learned about what inspires him to keep changing lives around the world.
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Scenes From the Field: November Medical Missions
November was a busy month for Operation Smile medical programs as we rang in our 35th anniversary back in the United States.
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Completeness of Care: Anesthesia
Operation Smile anesthesia providers ensure the safety of our patients by conducting medical evaluations, administering safe anesthesia and responding to any potential emergencies during surgery.
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