by Executive Director | Jul 14, 2019 | blog
As we approach our 5th anniversary in Kijabe, Arianna and I spent the day looking through memories. We found some absolute gems that I think you’ll love too. Arianna wrote the three stories below some years ago....
by Executive Director | Jun 26, 2019 | blog
What does compassion look like? Above are compassionate healers at Kijabe hospital, including members of the latest Kairos course, learning about cross-cultural mission work. . .and even dressing the part! Update on the Mt. Kenya Challenge:...
by Executive Director | Jun 19, 2019 | blog
“Compassion starts by understanding the hearts of others.” – Joseph, Maternity “You have shown us that every mother and every child is precious, no matter the outcome.” – Dr. Steere “Even if Kenya forgets you,...
by Executive Director | Jun 17, 2019 | blog
You’re doubtless familiar with term the Art of Medicine, made popular by Sir William Osler: “The practice of medicine is an art, based on science.” What would happen if the idea was around and medicine viewed as art? Following is a visual...
by Executive Director | Jun 1, 2019 | blog
A private family foundation in Melbourne Australia approached Friends of Kijabe in early 2019 with a unique proposal to incentivize planned giving. Immediate gifts up to $40,000 and monthly gifts up to $80,000 will be matched. After much discussion about...
by Executive Director | May 24, 2019 | blog
Addressing false Either/Or choices in global health. Universal Health Coverage is the idea that every human being on the planet can and should have access to healthcare. It is feasible in most parts of the world including Kenya, and the U.N. is...
by Executive Director | Mar 29, 2019 | blog
A clinical officer called the pediatrician to “come quickly” to the emergency department. When she walked in, she saw a little boy, leaning forward and breathing three times faster than normal. His oxygen saturation was reading 53%, and he looked as if he had been...
by Executive Director | Mar 12, 2019 | blog
Adult Chemotherapy Service Ventilated cabinet for Chemo mixing Labor and Delivery Suite KCHS students during maternity rounds in the newly renovated labor and delivery room. The KH maintenance team did a beautiful job on the installation of new cabinets,...
by Executive Director | Feb 23, 2019 | blog
The PAACS Episodes (Part 1) I’m excited to share the first of two podcast episodes featuring interviews with Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons faculty. The perspective these leaders bring is beautiful, and I am thrilled to share their...
by Executive Director | Jan 28, 2019 | blog
The World Bank published a brief essay titled, Cured Into Destitution: The Risk of Financial Catastrophe After Surgery, a quick, informative read. Surgery has been called the “Neglected Stepchild of Global Health,” which I addressed in detail in an essay published...
