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Operation Walk Maryland welcomes new addition to its Board of Directors and Leadership Team
February 7, 2024 | EIN Presswire
Operation Walk Maryland welcomes Susan Wiley to its Board of Directors.
Maryland Surgeons Give Back so Others Can Live a Better Life
November 20, 2023 | AP News
As the holiday season begins, a Maryland nonprofit demonstrates its commitment to helping those less fortunate during economic, political, and social upheaval in Ecuador.
Operation Walk Maryland performs free joint replacement for 50 at GPHC
November 17, 2022 | Stabroek News
For ten years Merna Agard, 58, suffered from knee arthritis but up until two months ago the symptoms were bearable. Her greatest fear as her condition worsened was that she would soon lose her independence.
50 joint-replacement surgeries conducted at GPHC
November 17, 2022 | Kaiteur News
According to Dr. Samaroo, GPHC has a waiting list in excess of 200 patients for surgery. On average, the Hospital would normally get about two to three surgeries done per week. “So to get 50 surgeries done over a period of three and a half days, we are quite elated and we were willing to work to get this backlog off our hands.”
VIDEO: Operation Walk Performs 55 Life-Changing Replacement Surgeries
November 16, 2022 | News Room Guyana
Operation Walk, a US non-profit medical organization performed dozens of joint replacement surgeries in Guyana, restoring mobility to some 55 persons. These patients were among some 2,000 persons who are awaiting the surgery and were chosen from each of the ten administrative regions.
Operation Walk Maryland performs 50 joint-replacement surgeries at GPHC
November 16, 2022 | Guyana Chronicle
Fifty Guyanese now have a new lease on life after benefitting from free joint-replacement surgeries which were performed by Operation Walk Maryland at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC).
Operation Walk team spearheads joint replacement surgeries at GPHC
October 16, 2019 | Guyana Times
Dozens of patients who for many years have been suffering from orthopedic ailments have benefited from specialized surgeries at the Georgetown Public Hospital spearheaded by US medical team Operation Walk from Maryland.
VIDEO: Operation Walk Conducts 50 Successful Joint Replacement Surgeries
October 16, 2019 | HGP TV
Some fifty patients of the Orthopaedics Unit at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation are now free from arthritis pains after benefitting from a variety of joint replacement surgeries conducted by a team of surgeons and volunteers from Maryland, USA.
Orthopaedic patients praise post-surgery care
January 20, 2019 | Kaiteur News
These types of surgeries are expensive and would cost $2M, inclusive of attached fees, to conduct a joint replacement surgery at a private hospital. At the Georgetown Public Hospital, patients are asked to contribute $200,000 to help offset the costs of implants, but with Operation Walk Maryland, the surgeries are free.
Min. Lawrence visits GPHC for OWM’s follow-up exams
January 19, 2019 | Guyana Department of Public Information
“Today is really a blessing to see the smiles on everyone’s face. It makes me emotional to hear people say that ‘I have my life back,’” the minister said.
Forty-seven benefit from joint replacement surgery at GPHC
October 24, 2018 | Stabroek News
The Head of Department observed that with the assistance from Operation Walk, they were able to conduct 53 surgeries in three and a half days, which according to him is commendable since GPHC records show that they have only been able to achieve 45 surgeries in the last three and a half to four years.
VIDEO: 47 patients back on their feet thanks to Operation Walk Maryland
October 23, 2018 | Guyana Department of Public Information
“We didn’t have any significant complications after surgery and I know the patients are very grateful and they are very happy especially when we went into the wards… the patients’ joy on their faces. We see them walking around the wards with the physiotherapists and it was really good to see.”
VIDEO: Operation Walk Maryland Project
October 18, 2017 | C News Live
The Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex was said to have had Trinidad’s highest backlog of orthopedic surgeries … Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh says poor leadership and lack of access to orthopedic supplies from third parties was a major cause of the delays. But help came to 48 patients as they had their surgeries done free of charge.
Operation Walk: Suburban Staff Help Patients Thousands of Miles Away
June 21, 2016 | Johns Hopkins Medicine Suburban: New Directions
“The goal is to restore a quality of life that these patients haven’t had in years,” says Dr. Valaik. “This work brings out the best in the medical team. It’s medicine at its purest.”
Medical volunteers from Johns Hopkins offer joint replacement surgeries to disadvantaged patients in India
April 28, 2016 | Johns Hopkins Medicine: Dome
“These trips are an opportunity to really make an impact. We go there as a team and work together toward a common goal to offer excellent care. The patients are truly needy and are so appreciative of the help they receive. Our reward is sincere gratitude for our skills,” Khanuja says.
Free joint replacement surgeries performed
January 23, 2016 | Tribune India
Operation Walk IV-2016, the fourth edition of the philanthropic event at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), successfully completed 59 joint replacement surgeries in three days.
Operation Walk-III for treating needy patients begins at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH)
January 18, 2014 | Hindustan Times
As a part of the golden jubilee year activities, DMCH started the mega charity event ‘Operation Walk-III 2014’ on Saturday. Under this project, hip and knee replacements will be done free of cost for poor and needy patients. The patients have been selected from across north India after extensive recruitment camps.
DMCH’s free hip, knee replacements for poor
September 20, 2013 | Times of India
The Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) management announced the launch of “Operation Walk III 2014” to conduct free hip and knee replacements for poor patients. This follows the success of two previous editions of this project, Operation Walk 2011 and 2012, in which 129 free joint replacements were carried out.
El Salvador poor to get implants
November 20, 2012 | Orthopedics This Week
A team of about 45 medical personnel plan to go to the San Rafael Hospital in San Salvador at the end of January 2013. Patient screening has already begun. Juan Jose Daboub, a former minister of the El Salvador treasury, estimates that El Salvador experiences 4,400 new cases of disabling arthritis every year.
Seva by Sikh Surgeons
November 12, 2012 | SikhNet
Ludhiana, India was the most successful trip to date. There were 70 joint replacements performed in 59 patients. The team also made an impact by training local nurses, therapists, and orthopaedic residents. ”We helped people in need, and we left an impact by training our colleagues to improve the care they deliver,” said Paul Khanuja, medical director.
US docs help many walk in Ludhiana
February 1, 2011 | Times of India
Satya Narayan, a laborer from Bihar, said he had met with an accident a year ago but could not get the treatment due to financial constraints. “I am happy that they treated me free of cost,” he smiled.
Medical nonprofit brings orthopedic marvels to Peru
October 28, 2008 | Washington Examiner
According to Dr. Harpal Khanuja, Operation Walk Maryland’s medical director, it’s the look in recipients’ eyes and their joy of renewed motion that makes his marathon mission to Peru’s medically underserved so worthwhile.