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… operating room, Dr. Elizabeth Igaga is fighting to make anesthesia and surgery safer for every patient. As part of the Smile Train-Lifebox Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative Content Series, we sat down with Dr. Elizabeth Igaga to … a Ugandan anesthesiologist and a lecturer at the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University. She attended medical school and completed her Masters at Makerere University. She currently does her … minimum standards for safe surgery are met all around the country. You recently led an online Train-the-Trainer for the Smile Train-Lifebox pulse oximetry workshops. How did you become involved in this work? Since the start of my residency, …
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… Every Day After World Premiere Special Invitation Attend Every Day After’s World Premiere Sunday August 13 at the Historic TCL Chinese 6 Theaters RSVP Smile Train and One Production Place, the …
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… a Cleft Coming Soon: More Love, More Joy, More Real Talk About Life with a Cleft Iva Ballou and Ashley Barbour on what to expect from season 2 of their groundbreaking podcast In Smile Train’s conversations with the US cleft community, a common theme popped up again and again: People with clefts were longing for a space just for them, …
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… philanthropic initiatives have left many understandably suspicious of modern healthcare. It's places like these where Smile Train’s unique model truly shines. Because we work directly with local hospitals, our partner social workers have … who are ready to help. If possible, I would even introduce them to Benoit so that he can take them to their nearest Smile Train partner and experience the joy of seeing their child healthy. Akuya and Kossi share a smile Kossi : Our wish for Akuya is that she goes to school as far as she wants and that she becomes successful in life, …
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… "Do's and Don’ts" of the Cleft Community "Do's and Don’ts" of the Cleft Community That Remind Us “Every Smile Has a Story.” Advice straight from people who have been there As humans, we find comfort in the familiar. Whether … like you would want to be treated. Moreover, it's important to remember that for some families, like Jessi said, "Every smile has a story — ours just happens to have a cleft." Want to make a difference for the cleft community here in the US …
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… member of the Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery (GICS) and Lifebox Nursing Advisor. This article is part of the Smile Train-Lifebox Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative Content Series. “When it comes to healthcare leadership, it is … I am so excited to say that we are the only country in the world that has integrated nursing into its framework. Smile Train is supporting nurses training on cleft surgical safety and nurse participation in a course on research design …
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… and procedures have come a long way. The surgery today is safe and the transformation is immediate. Patients see their smile for the first time, parents cry tears of joy, and lives and communities are changed forever. Donation Form … 1 in …
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… Join us for this profoundly insightful session featuring Dr. Larry Hollier, a renowned craniofacial surgeon and chair of Smile Train’s Medical Advisory Board, as he shares his invaluable advice and perspective on navigating the complexities … seek guidance, and connect with others who understand their experiences. Fireside Chat with Allie Potter: Empowering Smiles and Changing Lives Speakers: Allie Potter Moderator: Iva Ballou “People like me aren’t on TV.” Get ready to be … an award-winning journalist, Allie has captivated audiences with her infectious energy, genuine spirit, and contagious smile. Reflecting on Love Meets Joy: Season Two Speakers: Iva Ballou, Ashley Barbour Join advocates Iva Ballou and …
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… with confidence and dignity. Eduardo's mother holding a picture of him as a child Just like his mother taught him. Help Smile Train give life, health, and voice to children in need. Donate now Our Impact in Mexico as of July 2022 21,500+ …
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… Cleft Con Orlando 2025 Cleft Con Orlando 2025 July 19, 2025 Cleft Con Orlando 2025 All About Registration Speakers Sessions … This session will explore the experiences of teenagers with clefts, focusing on topics like self-acceptance, managing healthcare, and navigating social situations. Teens and other experts will open up about how to embark on the journey … you will leave this session with guidance, encouragement, and practical tips for partnering with your child’s care team and helping your child make their voice heard. Cleft Con Orlando will be held at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort …
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… Financial Assistance Depending on where you live, clefts surgeries and other comprehensive cleft care can be expensive. Smile Train provides financial support to cleft teams across 75+ countries so they have resources to provide free care. …
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… to talk, but you need to realize you’ll never make a career out of public speaking.” Kenny was the keynote speaker at Smile Train’s fifth annual Global Cleft Con — an honest, immersive, interactive virtual gathering by and for the cleft … young people galvanized by examples like Kenny’s and events like Cleft Con, so is his ability to prove doubters wrong. Smile Train Student Ambassadors Brooke Peterson and Ruth Thomas from Texas and Parker Frost from Florida embody this … and courage that you were also born with. Brooke, Parker, and Ruth on their panel, with moderator Stephanie Strucaly, Smile Train’s Manager of Community Development On Embracing Your Cleft Kenny : If you're struggling to embrace your …