News from World Spine Care
A new peer-reviewed article describes World Spine Care & GSCI's guides for managing neck and back pain
A new paper from World Spine Care and the Global Spine Care Initiative was recently published in the journal JMIR Public Health and Surveillance.The article describes the process that the authors underwent to develop the guides for Managing Neck and Back Pain in the Time of COVID-19 released last year. The guides help empower patients to self-manage spine pain when appropriate.
The Origins of the First World Spine Care Clinic
This is how the Okavango Delta led to Dr. Geoff Outerbridge volunteering as the first clinical director for World Spine Care.
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.
Close Out 2020 with a Donation That Brings Evidence-based Spine Care to Those in Need
We know that spine care clinicians want to offer more back to the world and society. They want to support causes within their area of expertise. There is still time left to make a tax-deductible donation to World Spine Care and keep your fundraising dollars within your field.
Here is What We Accomplished Thanks to You: World Spine Care's 2020 Report
As this year ends, the World Spine Care Board of Directors wishes to thank our partners, donors, supporters and volunteers for your incredible support over this past year.Despite numerous challenges, we are proud of what we were able to accomplish this year. Here are just a few of our successes, thanks to the support of so many people like you.
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 clÃnica 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.
What the World Spine Care team has been reading and watching during quarantine
Members of the World Spine Care staff and board of directors have shared their favorite books, podcasts, TV shows, or movies that they have read/watched/listened to over the past few months.
Global Spine Care Initiative paper included in the top 17 cited articles in global neurosurgery
A newly published article in the journal World Neurosurgery revealed the most cited articles in global neurosurgery. Â Included in the top 17 list is a paper that was led by Drs. Bart Green, Claire Johnson, and Scott Haldeman for the Global Spine Care Initiative.
The Societal and Economic Impact of Spinal Disorders: World Spine Day Webinar Replay
World Spine Care presented a panel discussion on the Societal and Economic Impact of Spinal Disorders in honor of World Spine Day.
Announcing: World Spine Care Webinar: Celebrating World Spine Day 2020 October 16, 2020, 12 p.m. EST
World Spine Care is proud to announce a NEW webinar – this time, in celebration of World Spine Day, taking place on October 16, 2020 at 12:00 pm EST.Register today to learn more about the Societal and Economic Impact of Spinal Disorders with moderator Vincent Setlhare.
Ten Years of Back Pain Improved in One Month
Gaokgethelwe Seeletso is a mother of two living in Gabarone, Botswana. Just like 540 million other people around the world, she suffers from low back pain.
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.
Remembering Sally Valentine
We mourn the passing of Sally Valentine on May 19, 2020; highly respected WSC volunteer, California school nurse, humanitarian, and friend.
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.
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