News from World Spine Care
Local Heros - Meet Kabelo Sebati, Lead Yoga Teacher in Botswana
Kabelo has been an invaluable supporter of World Spine Care’s Yoga Project in Botswana. He has assisted the Yoga Project with real-time translation and cultural learning, and he has helped to keep up the enthusiasm for the Yoga Project in the region.
World Spine Care reached out to Kabelo, to learn a little bit more about his journey into the Yoga Project, and what drives him.
Meet Gasebomo: A wife. A nurse. A mother.
Gasebomo is a happily married mother of two who helps to support her family by working as a nurse in a local hospital. But for the last 10 years, Gasebomo has suffered from low back pain which has left her unable to work or care for herself and her children.
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.
On the Ground in Botswana with COVID-19
One of our World Spine Care Clinical Supervisors in Botswana is Mufudzi Chihambakwe. Dr. Chihambakwe is also a member of the Botswana Government Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) staff member, and also therefore on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skoll Virtual Forum Panel Discussion
View the full replay of our international panel discussion on pain and disability in low- and middle-income countries.
Notice from World Spine Care Regarding COVID-19
The health and safety of World Spine Care (WSC) clinicians, volunteers, and patients at our global clinics is our highest priority.
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.
Meet Clinical Coordinator for the Dominican Republic – Dr. Patricia Tavares - Part 2
Thanks to a great deal of work and many people involved, the WSC Clinic in Moca, DR has been operating since 2014. Dr. Patricia Tavares has been an integral part of the project since the beginning. World Spine Care Executive Director, Stefanie Ince, sat down with Pat to hear more about the lessons learned along the way.
Meet Clinical Coordinator for the Dominican Republic – Dr. Patricia Tavares
Thanks to a great deal of work and many people involved, the WSC Clinic in Moca, DR has been operating since 2014. Dr. Patricia Tavares has been an integral part of the project since the beginning. World Spine Care Executive Director, Stefanie Ince, sat down with Pat to hear more about the lessons learned along the way.
The World Spine Care Yoga Project: A Brief History and The Future of the Project - Part 2
World Spine Care Yoga Project (the YP) officially launched in 2016 with its first program offering in Botswana. Now, heading into its fifth year, the YP remains focused on continuing to meet its mission and vision.
The Power of Yoga
Erin Moon, director and co-creator of the World Spine Care Yoga Project, shares recent research which reveals the power of yoga.
Thank you, Barrie Risman, co-creator of the Yoga Project
It is with deep gratitude that the World Spine Care Yoga Project announces co-director and co-creator, Barrie Risman, will be stepping down from her role as co-director.
Here is what we accomplished thanks to you: World Spine Care's 2019 Report
As another year draws to a close, the World Spine Care Board of Directors wishes to thank all of our partners, donors, supporters and volunteers for your incredible support over this past year. Here are just a few things that World Spine Care has accomplished this year.
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