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Reflections from 2023 ReSurge Laub Fellow: Halley Darrach
“My time at ReSurge has further underscored the far-reaching benefits of reconstructive surgery on the...
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Scaling Sustainable Surgical Training in Ethiopia
A groundbreaking ReSurge and Stanford University study found that one surgeon in a low-income country...
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Memorable Moments from Mother's Day
This past Mother’s Day weekend, we reflected on the mothers we see every day in our community. Mothers...
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A Clear Vision Ahead
Meet Hue, a Young Woman From Tra Thuy Co For Hue, a young woman from a neighboring community, Tra Thuy...
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Improving Nursing and Specialty Care in Bhutan
Discover how ReSurge's Visiting Educator trips to Bhutan transform hand surgery and burn care, making...
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Creating Lasting Impact in Zambia
A patient story as told by Dr. Goran Jovic. At first, I did not notice anything unusual about him. I...
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An Empowered Survivor | Kanchana
Kanchana is a bright young nurse in Sri Lanka. She graduated eleventh out of 30,000 nursing students...
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Training the Next Generation of Surgeons in Cuba
Dr. Bill McClure's transformative journey from cardiovascular surgery to plastic surgery and his dedication...
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The Road to Hope | Priyanka
Experience the incredible journey of Vijay and Priyanka as they overcome snow-covered roads in the Himalayas...
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The Real Impact of Surgery | Luis Fernando
Burned and unable to use his arm, Luis Fernando's life changed when ReSurge's surgical team stepped in....
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The Incredible Impact | Punkaj
ReSurge's Surgical Outreach Program in India changes the life of Punkaj, highlighting the power of reconstructive...
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The Character and Spirit of Hasan
A story of survival and strength as Hasan fights societal judgment and seeks treatment for her burn...
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Seeking Advice on a Hyena Bite
Find out how Dr. Goran Jovic collaborated with ReSurge Grand Rounds to repair a teenager's face after...
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Restoring future dreams | Rinchin
Discover the inspiring story of Rinchin, a burn survivor who aims to be a movie star. Witness his journey...
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Removing Stigma | Huynh
Huynh, born with a congenital hairy nevus, finds hope through transformative surgery. Breaking free from...
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Without Surgery, School Was Not Within His Reach | Nguyen
Nguyen, born with fused fingers on each hand, gets life-changing surgery for a chance at education and...
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Reconnecting with Lilliam After More Than 10 Years
Discover the power of reconstructive surgery as Lilliam's life takes a remarkable turn, defying the limitations...
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Our First Patient | Antonio
Witness the inspiring journey of Antonio, ReSurge's first patient, as he overcomes adversity and embraces...
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Mom and My | A Mother's Hope
A determined mother seeks help for her daughter's cleft lip in Vietnam. Witness their inspiring journey...
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Making Dreams Possible | Tonmoy
Tonmoy's burn injury couldn't stop him. Witness his incredible recovery, dreams, and dedication to helping...
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Making Connections for His Care | Sorie
How a small humanitarian organization and ReSurge International changed Sorie's life forever. Witness...
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Magali: Paying it forward
Magali's journey from burn victim to medical student showcases the power of resilience and the importance...
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Helping Oumar Be Mali's First Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon
In Mali, there is only one physician for every 12,800 people—and no reconstructive plastic surgeons....
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Helping Mother and Child | Hoa & Hoai
Hoa, a young mother, knew intimately the stigma of a cleft lip as she had been born with one herself....
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