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Heather Yang of Canada with a little girl in Pre-Op before her palate surgery playing with a stethoscope.

Operation Smile Announces 10-Year Commitment to Transform the Lives of 1 Million Patients Globally

Marking its 40th Anniversary Year, Global Non-Profit Scales Up Commitments to Transform Local Health Systems, Address the Most Critical Needs in Global Cleft Care
United States
Operation Smile logistics staff Jojo Ocampo moving a box of the Molnlycke N95 particulate respirators donation

Mölnlycke Health Care Donates 1.9 Million N95 Particulate Respirators to Operation Smile

In collaboration with fellow Partnership for Quality Medical Donations (PQMD) member organizations, global surgical nonprofit Operation Smile is distributing 1.9 million N95 particulate respirators to health workers in low- and middle-income countries worldwide from a donation received from Mölnlycke Health Care.
India
Child with a cleft lip being kissed by guardian, smiling into camera

Operation Smile Offers Support to India as COVID-19 Cases Surge

As a second wave of COVID-19 spread through India this spring, Operation Smile shifted its focus to help address the dire need for oxygen and other medical supplies in the country. With resources available around the world along with the ongoing generosity of donors, the organization provided 100 oxygen concentrators to its partner hospitals across India.
United States
Due to her cleft palate, 1-month-old Janat arrived to our March 2020 program severely malnourished and on the verge of starvation. Photo: Jasmin Shah.

Operation Smile Hosts Virtual Regan Resident Leadership Conference with Dr. John G. Meara as Keynote Speaker

The exclusive virtual event, “The Changing Landscape and Innovation in Global Surgery and Implications for Comprehensive Cleft Care,” will offer opportunities for shared learning, networking and collaboration between Operation Smile Regan fellows, residents, recent graduates and world-renowned experts regarding global surgery, innovations and its implications for comprehensive cleft care.
United States

A Mother’s Journey: Raising a Child with a Cleft Condition

Mother leaves law profession, becomes nurse & medical volunteer for Operation Smile July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month
United States

Sharing Smiles: Local Nurse Highlighted for Her Work with Children Born with Cleft Conditions

National Nurses Week is May 6-12 International Nurses Day is May 12
United States

Local Nurse on the Front Lines Wins “Operation Smile 2020 U.S. Volunteer Award” for her Work with Children Born with Cleft Conditions

National Nurses Week is May 6-12 International Nurses Day is May 12
United States

Local Pediatrician Wins “Operation Smile 2020 U.S. Volunteer Award” for his Work with Children Born with Cleft Conditions

National Volunteer Week is April 19 -25
United States

Local Speech Language Pathologist Wins “Operation Smile 2020 U.S. Volunteer Award” for her Work with Children Born with Cleft Conditions

National Volunteer Week is April 19 -25

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