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Cleft Con Orlando 2025

… their own voices within the cleft community. Whether you are a sibling, parent, or anyone else seeking insight into the family dynamic, this session will offer perspective, advice, and encouragement on walking the journey together. … Creek . Use this link to reserve a room in our block. I’m coming in early or staying late and am interested in Orlando tourist recommendations and advice about how to navigate the city. Our favorite Orlando tourist recommendations will be included in the Cleft Con Orlando Welcome Packet that you will receive after …
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Coming Soon: More Love, More Joy, More Real Talk About Life with a Cleft

… 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 … the podcast has gone on to earn a devoted following and a 4.8/5 rating on Apple Podcasts — and Iva has officially joined Smile Train as our Manager of Cleft Community Development. In honor of the launch of season two and Cleft Awareness … from the very beginning. When we decided we were interested in listening to popular demand and doing a podcast together, Smile Train helped us start it. When we saw the artwork they produced for it for the first time, how truly it …
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Counseling and Support

… 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 Young People with Clefts, from Cleft Con '24

… 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 …
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Guidance Related to Nutrition Care Provision

… and nutrition counselling and support Mothers or caregivers of infants and children with cleft should have access to timely and appropriate feeding support and nutrition care that optimises nutrition, health, and survival and contributes to timely surgery. Older children, adolescents, and adults who have feeding difficulties and are … to assist partners. 1) Guidance Related to Nutrition Care Provision This document outlines key actions and professional competencies that are needed to ensure effective, appropriate, and safe feeding and nutrition care to all patients in …
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Speech Therapist App Privacy Policy

… Speech Therapist App Privacy Policy Speech Therapist App Privacy Policy Last Updated: October 21, 2021 Smile Train Speech Therapist App (the “ App ”) is a mobile application owned and operated by  Smile Train, Inc.   … For additional information regarding the processing of information of minors, please see the “Information About Minors” section of this Privacy Policy. As set forth above, by submitting information on behalf of another individual or entity, … interest. With consent, where we are not already authorized to process the personal information under applicable law. 6. USE OF COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES The App may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, …
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Bravery And Courage Also Run In Her Family

… Bravery And Courage Also Run In Her Family Bravery And Courage Also Run In Her Family Just when Jeann thought she had found a way to get her daughter with a cleft to a healthy weight, … budding baby daughter. So, when her doctor found that the baby would have a cleft, Jeann felt as though a stranger had run into her house and smashed her birthday cake. But Jeann didn’t let these negative feelings linger. She knew she would …
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Teresa Bridges: Love Yourself and Respect Others

… was, and Teresa found incredible consolation in the knowledge that her daughter was well-accepted by her peers. Aboard Smile Train Teresa has made it her lifelong goal to help children and adults born with clefts. Even if her dreams of … Philippines to help children with clefts. The work made a deep impression on her, and she longed to do more. In 2020, Smile Train reached out and asked if she would like to join the Cleft Community Advisory Council (CCAC) , the …
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Medical Advisory Board

… of Anesthesiology Aga Khan University Rona Breese Nurse training consultant educator and curriculum co-developer, Smile Train Africa Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education, University of York 2020 BA (Hons) …
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A Nurse's Commitment

… ward because she felt unable to meet their needs. Then her son was born with a cleft. Celeste Sartori is a nurse at Smile Train partner Sanatorio Argentino in Argentina. For the past twelve years, she has specialized in working with …
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Dealing With Healthcare Provider Burnout During the COVID-19 Pandemic

… French, Portuguese, and Spanish. It is hosted by the Smile Train - Lifebox Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative in partnership with Ariadne Labs , The Act for Health Workers Campaign , Seed Global Health , the G4 Alliance , and the …
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Love Meets Joy (Season 1)

… Love Meets Joy (Season 1) Smile Train Presents: The Love Meets Joy Podcast (Season 1) Listen to the Trailer Season 2 Join advocates Iva Ballou and …

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