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Health Volunteers Overseas - 25th Anniversary
 APTA President Scott Ward, PT, PhD, presented HVO Executive Director Nancy Kelly, MHS, a certificate during the House of Delegates closing ceremonies, June 2011 The History of HVOInterview with Julia Plotnick and David Frost about HVOCelebrating Our VolunteersView Photos of the 25th Anniversary ReceptionA Video Tribute to Our Volunteers and Supporters Senator Leahy's Tribute to HVO Volunteers and Supporters Special 25th Anniversary Volunteer Connection Insert "The HVO Volunteer Experience: What it Meant to Me" in The Hematologist Recognition of HVOThe following published articles recognize the achievements of HVO:
 ASH President, Dr. Evan Sadler presents HVO Director of Program Support Kate Fincham a plaque during the Global Hematology Leaders dinner reception at the 2011 ASH Annual Meeting in San Diego. Photo by Armando Solares, (c)2011 American Society of Hematology.
What People are Saying about HVOWhat's So Special About HVO by Rita FeinbergA Longtime Affair with HVO by Lena Dohlman A Community of Volunteers by Toni Sander The Structure of HVO by Richard Fisher HVO’s Impact in Viet Nam by John A. Lancaster The Silver FundAs part of HVO’s 25th anniversary observances, the HVO Board of Directors has established the HVO Silver Fund. The purpose of this fund is, quite simply, to strengthen HVO’s ability to meet new challenges and to respond to new opportunities in the coming years. There are increasing requests for our programs around the world, as well as interesting opportunities to partner with other organizations and universities. In today’s rapidly evolving world of technology, there are new ways of communicating and sharing information and knowledge that are coming online constantly. Your support can lead HVO into its third decade of programs, providing us the flexibility to incorporate new ways to educate, expand our number of sites, develop new partnerships, and consider unique requests for assistance. Director of Program Support, Kate Fincham, accepts Resolution of Appreciation from SGO. From left to right: Mary Eiken, SGO Executive Director; Chrissy Ward, SGO Director of Membership and Operations; Kathleen Moore, MD volunteer to HVO Honduras program; John Curtin, SGO President; Kate Fincham, HVO; Ronald Alvarez, SGO President-Elect; Fredric Price, HVO Volunteer; Linus Chuang, HVO Volunteer HVO 25th Anniversary SponsorsPlatinum ($25,000)Synthes USA Silver ($2,500) American Academy of Dermatology American Dental Association Henry Schein, Inc. Medtronic Pfizer Inc Society of Gynecologic Oncology Copper ($1,000) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics American Physical Therapy Association American Society of Clinical Oncology International College of Dentists Bronze ($500) Academy of Dentistry International American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Association of Nurse Anesthetists American Psychological Association Total Wine & More |
On August 1, 2011, Health Volunteers Overseas began celebrating 25 years of quietly transforming lives, empowering health care providers and contributing, one volunteer at a time, to a healthier world. Since 1986, Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) has worked to increase health care access in developing countries through clinical training and education programs in child health, primary care, trauma and rehabilitation, essential surgical care, oral health, blood disorders and cancer, infectious disease, nursing education and wound management. In more than 25 resource-poor nations, HVO trains, mentors and provides critical professional support to health care providers who care for the neediest populations in the most difficult of circumstances. Here are just a few resources detailing the work of HVO’s volunteers, sponsors, donors and staff.