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Across the world, we uncover the profound tapestry of lives transformed as skilled hands and compassionate hearts come together in the noble pursuit of healing.
Training Trip to the Dutch Caribbean
Ohana One is excited to announce our latest work with practitioners in the Dutch Caribbean who are a part of the Dutch Caribbean Health Alliance. Tarek ElShayal, Ohana One’s biomedical & logistics coordinator, recently went on a training trip to both set-up equipment and train practitioners.
HelloSurg Training Milestone
Najeebullah Sherzad, Salman Saleem, Fatma Bchini, and Alamgir Hossain have dedicated over 30 hours across 20 weeks to master the intricacies of pediatric laparoscopy.
Dr. Dimuthu Tennakoon Achieves His Goals With The Surgical Sight Program
Dr. Tennakoon talks about how the Surgical Sight Program has not only enhanced his surgical skills but also his approach to treating foot and ankle conditions, especially in pediatric patients.
Part Five: Making the Ohana One Documentary “The Ten Thousand Mile Bridge: Closing the Surgical Gap in Sub-Saharan Africa”
The Ohana One documentary is more than just a film; it is a call to action. The title of the documentary is The Ten Thousand Mile Bridge: Closing the Surgical Gap in sub Saharan Africa. The filmmakers behind this powerful project wanted to bring attention to a...
Ohana One attends the GMHC Medical Missions Conference
This eagerly awaited event in the medical and humanitarian world aims to extend much-needed healthcare services to those in regions where medical resources are scarce or entirely absent, particularly in low to middle-income countries (LMICs).
Ohana One at the AI Med Conference
June 5-7, 2023, Ohana One International Surgical Aid & Education had the privilege of being invited to AI Med Conference in San Diego as a guest nonprofit exhibitor.
Making the Ohana One Documentary Part Four: Filming
For the entire filmmaking team, creating the Ohana One documentary was a profound learning experience. Africa was a new and exciting frontier for them. Although Bill, Sharon, and Jay had prior experience in documentary filmmaking, it had been a while since they had...
Making the Ohana One Documentary Part Three: Understanding the Need in Mozambique
The moment the filmmaking team set foot in Mozambique, it was evident that the situation at the hospital was nothing short of intense. Their hearts sank as they witnessed the suffering of the people, especially the children, due to the lack of resources. The absence...
Ohana One presents at the GASOC Conference
Ohana One was honored to be a Silver Sponsor at the prestigious Global Anaesthesia, Surgery and Obstetric Collaboration (GASOC) conference. This event, held at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, on September 23, 2023, brought together...
Making the Ohana One Documentary Part Two: Getting Ready
After the team made the decision to create the documentary, their focus shifted to the necessary preparations. Bill took charge of arranging the equipment successfully, securing a camera donation from Sony. Along with gimbals, microphones, and other essential tools,...
Making the Ohana One Documentary Part One: Building the Dream Team
Ohana One's recent mission trips took place in Mozambique, marking their first expedition since the COVID-19 pandemic imposed travel restrictions. For the past three years, the Surgical Sight Smart Glass Program has enabled Ohana One mentors to maintain contact with...
Tom Gordon: A Visionary Leader in Healthcare and Beyond
Meet Tom Gordon, an exceptional founding board member of Ohana One, whose unwavering dedication and extensive expertise have been instrumental in shaping our nonprofit organization. Tom's remarkable journey through the healthcare industry and his commitment to serving...