News from World Spine Care
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.”
Volunteering Across Borders: Introducing Michael Pretorius
This week, we introduce you to Dr. Michael Pretorius, the latest clinical supervisor to join the World Spine Care team in Botswana. Originally from South Africa, he didn’t have to travel far – just a few hundred kilometers to the north – but, for him, it’s been a positive change to join a meaningful project to improve people’s lives.
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.
The Beauty of Africa: Mufudzi Chihambakwe on the World of Chiropractic podcast
Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe is the Clinical Coordinator for the recently opened BH3 World Spine Care Clinic in Gaborone, Botswana. He was featured as a guest on the World Federation of Chiropractic podcast, where he shared his story of practicing chiropractic in southern Africa.
The Gifts We Have to Give
Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe is the Clinical Supervisor for the World Spine Care’s new BH3 Clinic in Gabarone, Botswana. He wrote this poem in honor of Dr. Shannon Bloch, who passed away in 2019 after working as an associate volunteer with World Spine Care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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