News from World Spine Care
World Spine Care Canada clinician completes 1 year of providing chiropractic care in Cross Lake, Northern Manitoba
World Spine Care Canada and the Global Spine Care Initiative are pleased to recognize Dr. Melissa Atkinson-Graham PhD, DC for her dedication to providing high-value spine care to the people in Pimicikamak, Northern Manitoba, Canada.
A Year In Review - Volunteering in Botswana
At the start of 2023, I packed my bags and whatever else could fit into my little car. I left my life in Johannesburg, South Africa to volunteer as a chiropractor for World Spine Care. Here are the top things I've learned from my time treating patients in an underserved community in Botswana.
A 50-km Ultramarathon for Low Back Pain
Join Michael Pretorius as he runs 50 kilometers across the largest salt pan on earth.
“They say in the middle of the pan, you cannot see land in any direction you look, only flat white salt for as far as the eye can see. It’s the closest thing to running on the moon you will ever experience.”
The Moca Clinic is Open: Introducing Sayuri
Today, we are thrilled to introduce Sayuri, our newest volunteer at our clinic in the Dominican Republic, a chiropractor dedicated to improving neck and back pain in this beautiful country!
Supervisor de clínica en Moca, República Dominicana por 2022
World Spine Care está buscando a profesionales cualificados en el rol de supervisor/a de clínica en Moca, Republica Dominicana. La posición empezaría a principios de 2022.
World Spine Care Thanks Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College for its Continued Support
CMCC continues its tradition of supporting quality, evidence-based spine care for underserved communities.
Q&A with Director of Volunteer Programs, Kait Graham
Dr. Kait Graham is the Director of Volunteer Programs and Operations at World Spine Care. She previously volunteered as a Volunteer Associate in Mahalapye and Shoshong, Botswana in 2015. World Spine Care asked Kait to share more about how she got involved with the organization and what spine care practitioners should know if they’d like to volunteer.
Volunteer from home as a communications committee member
Would you like to combine your skills in written communication and manual therapy? Are you interested in volunteering with a global leader in evidence-based, multidisciplinary spine care? Build your resume and improve your clinical communication by joining the World Spine Care Communications committee.
Supervisor de clínica en Moca, República Dominicana por 2021
World Spine Care is looking for qualified applicants for the role of Clinic Supervisor at our clinic in Moca, Dominican Republic. The role would begin in early 2021.
Volunteer opportunity in Moca, Dominican Republic for 2021
World Spine Care is looking for qualified applicants for the role of Clinic Supervisor at our clinic in Moca, Dominican Republic. The role would begin in early 2021.
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.
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.
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.
A Fond Farewell to Dr. Pierre Cupif
At the end of this month, the team at World Spine Care (WSC) will say a fond farewell to Dr. Pierre Cupif, our Clinical Supervisor who has been responsible for running the WSC Clinic in Moca, Dominican Republic.
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