This visit to CIMEQ celebrated over 20 years of teamwork. In 1997 a tree was planted to commemorate the first mission, this year we planted a second to honor our on-going collaboration to restore mobility.
Miriam, a former gymnast, had to put her coaching career on hold due to arthritis. Here she reunites with surgeon, Dr. William Long, after a successful hip replacement.
Celebrating a successful physical therapy session. Idania worked hard during her rehabilitation and was able to return home just 48 hours after surgery.
Kathy Goodwin, an Operation Walk Angel, had the opportunity to travel with us to see how donations from the program are utilized. Supporting patients during their recovery was an experience she will treasure.
RN Michelle Burdette with Tania, a patient that the WOGO chapter was unable to operate. Through coordination and teamwork, often one chapter of OpWalk can complete a surgery that another could not.
Regina is used to helping patients recovery from surgery. This nurse impressed us with her hard work and determination to return to work. She plans on just five weeks of recovery time.
Our Central Processing team is crucial to our success in the OR. They clean and sterilize each tray of instruments so they will be ready for the next surgery.
Tomas practices using a cane on his way to tackle the stairs. Tomas works as a coordinator at the National Convention Center and has many flights of stairs to take each day. PT Jen Okuno helps to guide him through these final steps before he returns home.
During our mission to CIMEQ we screened 100 patients to see if they were eligible both orthopedically and medically for surgery. 50 patients passed the screening test and received joint replacement surgery.
Emiliano has been unable to walk unassisted for two years and more recently unable to stand. After a bilateral knee replacement he said he was feeling like a million and ready to go dancing.
Student volunteers are an important part of our legacy of teaching and continuing to serve others in need. Many of them go on to have careers in the medical field.
Respirar Profundo- recovery isn't always easy. We work with patients to learn exercises, wound care, and the proper techniques to recover safely and completely.
64 volunteers, 50 patients, 58 joints replaced- Cuba 2019 was a success!
