Operation Smile

@operationsmile

We are a global nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of patients and their communities by increasing access to safe surgery and comprehensive care.

Virginia Beach, VA operationsmile.org Joined January 2009

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Operation Smile @operationsmile 4d

From October 18–21, Operation Smile joined leaders at @MedTechCon in Boston, where chief medical officer Dr. Billy Magee delivered a keynote to 1,700+ MedTech executives on our impact and how #Operation100 aims to bring essential surgical care closer to home.

Operation Smile @operationsmile 6d

At #ACSCC26, our AVP of medical oversight and safety Dr. Gaurav Deshpande discussed how education, mentorship and #innovation can build sustainable surgical systems and expand access to #safesurgery. Thank you to @JNJMedTech for inviting us to be part of this conversation!

Operation Smile @operationsmile Oct 29

Years after receiving life-changing cleft surgery from Dr. Valeri Paredes through Operation Smile, Dayana and her doctor reunited—two people connected by a shared journey. Now thriving, Dayana is inspired to become a doctor herself. Read more: bit.ly/4ibBESi

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Operation Smile @operationsmile Oct 27

Excited to share a new article published by our colleagues in @Children_MDPI, exploring caregivers’ experiences accessing comprehensive cleft care in Ethiopia, including barriers to care described after accessing coordinated services. Read more: bit.ly/4iJAH3O

www.mdpi.com Exploring Caregivers Lived Experiences in Accessing Comprehensive Cleft Care at Jimma University... Background: Orofacial clefts are one of the most common congenital anomalies worldwide. Comprehensive cleft care interventions aim to address the complex surgical, nutritional, dental, speech,...

Operation Smile @operationsmile Oct 26

At #UNGA81, Dr. Elizabeth Cote, senior vice president of global programs at Operation Smile, joined a @FHWCoalition panel on strengthening health workforces amid crises, highlighting our commitment to local surgical teams through education, mentorship and long-term partnerships