To bring podiatric surgical care to needy children in underdeveloped parts of the world
Video of the March 2019 Rotary Medical Mission trip to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala
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Small Steps Healing the Children and PI Medical Mission Trip
San Salvador, El Salvador
September 21-29, 2019
The Small Steps Medical Mission team working in conjunction with The Podiatry Institute returned again this year on the annual medical mission trip to to San Salvador, El Salvador. This year a celebrated the 26th anniversary of . . . read more
Opal House-Rotary Medical Mission
Hospital Obras Sociales de Monsignor Gregorio Schaffer
San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala
March 9-16, 2019
March 2019 saw the Opal House-Rotary Medical Mission Team conducted its eighth annual surgical mission (nineth visit) to the 31-bed paroquia hospital in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala: Hospital Obras Sociales de Monsignor Gregorio Schaffer, named after its founder. The mission or . . . read more
Small Steps Healing the Children and PI Medical Mission Trip
San Salvador, El Salvador
September 22-30, 2018
This year on the annual medical mission trip to San Salvador a momentous occasion was celebrated as the Small Steps Medical Mission team working in conjunction with the Podiatry Institute and Healing the Children celebrated its 25th anniversary. The initial flagship trip . . . read more
Rotary-Sponsored Surgery Mission to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala
Hospital Obras Sociales de Monsignor Gregorio Schaffer
Fidalgo Island Rotary Club - Opal House
March 9-17, 2018
This is a report on the seventh annual surgical mission (eighth visit) to the 31-bed paroquia hospital in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala: Hospital Obras Sociales de Monsignor Gregorio Schaffer, named after its founder. The mission or "jornada" was . . . read more
Medical Mission Report: San Salvador / El Salvador
September 23-30, 2017
El Salvador has become the location of a yearly medical mission trip for the past 14 years. The mission trip was originally founded by Dr. Todd Gunzy. Next year an astonishing accomplishment will be celebrated as . . . read more
Medical Mission Report: Nepal Orthopedic Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
March 24-29, 2016
A team of five volunteers returned to the Nepal Orthopedic Hospital (NOH) from March 24-29, 2016. This marked the 9th annual Foot and Ankle Surgical Mission . . . read more
Summary Report: Rotary-Sponsored Surgery Mission to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala
March 11-19, 2016
This is a report on the fifth annual surgical mission (fifth visit) to the 45-bed paroquia hospital in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala: Hospital Obras Sociales de Monsignor Gregorio Schaffer, named after its founder. The mission or "jornada" was . . . read more
Mission Report: Earthquake Rattles Nepal with Many Casualties:
An 7.9 magnitude earthquake devastated the Kathmandu Valley on April 25, 2015 and was followed by many aftershocks as well as a very demoralizing second earthquake on May 12 measuring . . . read more
March 16 - 26, 2015, Kathmandu, Nepal:
The 8th foot and ankle surgery mission was held in Kathmandu at the Nepal Orthopedic Hospital . . . Dr. Carl Kihm and Dr. Jennifer D'Amico now lead the mission, which was originally established by Dr. Stephen Miller. The trip is organized through . . . read more
March 6 - 14, 2015, San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala:
This is a report on the fourth annual surgical mission (fifth visit) to the 45-bed paroquia hospital in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala: Hospital Obras Sociales de Monsignor Gregorio Schaffer, named after its founder. The mission or "jornada" was co-sponsored . . . read more
The following is an announcement sent out by Ann Anderst, Executive Director of Healing the Children Oregon and Western Washington:
Greetings,
I am pleased to announce the individuals of the One Child Awards which are presented each year at the annual Global Health Gala event.
Jennifer Rinaldi (Board and Community Volunteer)
In recognition of your passion and commitment to helping heal children around the world and your leadership as a member of our board of directors and in supporting the 2012 Medical Teams Abroad trip to Vietnam. Thanks Jennifer for your Leadership and committment to HTC!
Last night, Jennifer was on a plane going to Vietnam where she is serving as the MTA Team Administrator. Her family is here: Her mother Ann, husband Dave, daughter Rachel, and Son Jim. Rachel accepted the award on Jennifer's behalf.
Mary Dennison (International Inbound Volunteer)
In recognition of your steadfast commitment to helping heal children around the world through your unwavering passion which ensure children access the health care resources they need and deserve. Our mightly Mary works marvelous miracles to access donated health care for the children in our International Inbound Program and travels once to twice a year with the MTA program.
Mary could not be with us tonight as she is at a conference in Denver, CO. Thanks Mary for all you do!
Steve Miller (Medical Teams Abroad Volunteer)
In recognition of your steadfast commitment to helping heal children around the world through your leadership as a Medical Teams Abroad team leader to Nepal and Guatemala and as a member of the HTC board of directors. Steve is also an active Rotarian from Anacortes and Fidalgo Island.
Steve travels not only with our HTC MTA program but with other MTA trips and Rotary. On occasion his wife Betty asks for some time and they are in Costa Rica tonight on holiday before Steve heads out to Nepal later this month. Congratulations!
Ann Anderst, Executive Director
Healing the Children Oregon and Western Washington
8227 44th Avenue W, Suite M
Mukilteo, WA 98275
425.290.9300
Please help with a monetary, surgical instruments or disposable surgical supplies donation. 100% of the donations go to the Medical Missions program.
Click here for the Medical Missions Donation Form
Your support is greatly appreciated!
In countries where medical resources are scarce and walking is an important mode of transportation, foot and ankle problems can be devastating. Accidents, diabetes, infections and birth defects such as clubfoot can seriously restrict the ability to function.
Unfortunately, these countries are usually severely lacking in health care resources. They rarely have access to the expertise of podiatric surgeons who are specifically trained in the care and treatment of the lower extremity.
By working through other non-profit organizations, The Podiatry Institute is organizing and supporting efforts which provide medical and surgical treatment to these individuals. Volunteer medical teams travel to countries in need, and provide medical assistance to the children, free of charge.
You can provide financial assistance through donations. Funds must be raised to offset travel and on-site expenses for the volunteer surgical team. All funds received will be used only for medical missions. Every dollar will be used directly to defray the expenses of our volunteer missions. No administrative fees will be deducted. You can donate surgical instruments and disposable surgical supplies. Please call us toll-free at 888-833-5682 or use the on-line form below for more information.
