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Global

Operation Smile Appoints Susan Can to Lead Global Marketing

Global nonprofit Operation Smile announced the appointment of Susan Can as the organization's new Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. Can brings over 25 years of experience in marketing and brand building to this newly created role where she will lead the evolution of Operation Smile’s global integrated brand and marketing strategy, driving the organization’s commitment to increasing high-quality health care access for 1 million patients by 2032.
Global

Operation Smile Celebrates International Women’s Day through #HealthEquityHeroes Social Media Campaign

This International Women’s Day, Operation Smile is honoring the importance of health equity for women and what it means to empower women in medical leadership positions to inspire new generations of health care practitioners. As part of this celebration, Operation Smile is launching #HealthEquityHeroes, a social media campaign to support the 2023 International Women’s Day theme, #EmbraceEquity.
United States

Community Hero Gives Back Globally Through Mentoring with Operation Smile

Global surgical nonprofit Operation Smile recognizes long-time volunteer nurse, Sally Herman for her positive impact on the people and communities she works with and for her dedicated mentorship of local healthcare providers.
Colombia

Operation Smile Celebrates International Day of Acceptance with Patient Pedro from Venezuela

Working with patients with cleft conditions means meeting individuals who have been unfairly bullied for their appearance. Fortunately, cleft surgery often gives these individuals a new outlook on life. This International Day of Acceptance, we celebrate Pedro, a brave patient who demonstrates the importance of being accepting of others.
United States

Operation Smile Brings Psychosocial Care to Surgical Programs and Comprehensive Care Centers Around the World

Co-chairs of Operation Smile's Psychosocial Care Non-surgical Specialty Council, Dr. Priti Desai and Donna Trentel discuss the organization's psychosocial care program in recognition of International Volunteer Day
United States

Operation Smile Celebrates World Kindness Day with Dedicated Student and Medical Volunteers

Operation Smile spreads kindness and compassion to others by providing life-changing surgeries and comprehensive care with the support of devoted volunteers.
United States

Global Surgical Nonprofit Operation Smile Celebrates World Smile Day

On World Smile Day, Operation Smile celebrates 40 years of spreading smiles. Dedicated medical professionals from all over the world volunteer their time to spread kindness and smiles to patients living in countries of need alongside this incredible organization.
United States

Global Surgical Nonprofit Operation Smile Offers Breastfeeding Education and Training for Mothers Around the World

A major obstacle that Operation Smile medical volunteers encounter when treating patients in low- and middle- income countries is the malnutrition of infants with cleft conditions. When breastfeeding is the primary option to feed a child, the aid of a nutritional expert is often necessary to ensure the child’s survival and/or adequate health prior to surgery.
United States

Operation Smile and Align Technology Announce Title Sponsorship of Operation Smile’s International Student Leadership Conference

Align’s continued investment in Operation Smile and the International Student Leadership Conference reflects the companies’ shared commitment of improving the lives of young people through education and leadership opportunities.

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