News from World Spine Care
Our Impact on Spine Care Since 2011
Since its inception, World Spine Care has welcomed 21 Clinical Supervisors and 38 Volunteer Associates to our six clinics.
Call for Volunteers in Botswana and the Dominican Republic
WSC is currently recruiting two volunteers to work as Clinical Supervisors in the Dominican Republic and in Botswana. We would like to fill these roles as soon as possible.
Focus on WSC Research Committee
World Spine Care’s research committee is responsible for overseeing our research agenda, moving the research program forward. Read on for a one-on-one interview with Eric about the importance of research in meeting World Spine Care’s mission.
European Spine Ride 2019
In just one month, 13 amateur cyclists and two support drivers from Spain, Germany and England will be meeting up in Munich on Monday 8th July to commence the 560km (348 miles) ride to Vienna. All riders are self-funding their rides and are aiming to raise funds in support of World Spine Care Europe!
World Spine Care: Continuing to Provide Evidence-based Care In Under Served Communities
It is always the stark juxtapositions that you are undeniably faced with in India that leave a lasting impression on me. Extravagant malls; remote rural populations without access to regular electricity. Smart businessmen travelling by train; sari-clad women carrying baskets of rice overhead walking for miles. Luxury hotels; woven mats to sleep on the floor. A bustling business district; those who cannot afford a day off work to seek medical advice.
World Spine Care chiropractor treats athletes at African Youth Games
World Spine Care's Dr. Stefan Eberspaecher joined the sports medical team at the 2018 Region 5 Africa Youth Games.
World Spine Care Accomplishments in 2018: Here’s What You Helped Us Do
As the year draws to a close and we head into 2019, the Board of Directors of World Spine Care thank you for your incredible support. Here are just a few things that World Spine Care has accomplished this year, thanks to the support of individuals like you.
Global Spine Care Initiative project published in European Spine Journal
The Global Spine Care Initiative has culminated in the publication of 15 articles in an upcoming focus issue of the European Spine Journal.
Reflecting On My Time as a Clinical Volunteer for World Spine Care
Volunteer Associate, Dr. Shannon Bloch, shares her thoughts on experiencing the culture and community of Botswana.
European Spine Ride 2018
Another brilliant cycle trip! For once the weather gods were in our favour, except for the last morning, but otherwise we didn’t start in the rain, get snowed on, or blown off course. And talking of going off course – that didn’t happen this year either.
Create a Facebook Fundraiser for your next birthday
Facebook recently introduced a new feature that lets you easily launch a fundraising campaign to raise money and awareness for the causes you care most about.
Learn how you can use this tool to support World Spine Care.
Adaptability for Patient Care - Dr. Nadine Harrison's talk at the ECU Convention Budapest 2018
Dr. Nadine Harrison shares why adaptability is a critical skill to be able to provide spine care and be an integral part of an interprofessional healthcare team as Clinic Supervisor in Botswana.
The Third World Spine Care Botswana Spine Care Conference
On May 7 and May 8, 2018 World Spine Care, in cooperation with the Botswana Ministry of Health organized the Third World Spine Care Conference at the Gaborone International Convention Center in Botswana. It is reported to have been the largest health care or medical conference to be held in the country of Botswana and demonstrates the impact that the World Spine Care program has had in this country.
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