M2H Stories

Volunteer Reflection: Abbie Winkelmann – Kenya III, 2024

September 3, 2024 General

Abbie Winkelmann a 4th year medical student at George Washington University. Mission to Heal: Kenya, April 12-27, 2024   Part 1: Trip Logistics Accommodations: Housing was determined by Mission to Heal as they have a longstanding relationship in the communities…

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Volunteer Reflection: Kristen Alcon for Uganda II, 2023

September 3, 2024 General

Kristen Alcorn, NP, is a nurse practitioner. Here is her reflection. My Name is Kristen Alcorn, and I am a nurse practitioner who attended NIFA for my surgical first assist training. During my training I attended a webinar by Dr.…

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Volunteer Reflection: Dr. Gary Clark for Uganda I, 2023

September 22, 2023 General

Gary Clark, MD, is a retired General, Endocrine and Acute Care surgeon.  His wife, Linnette Clark, RPT, PhD (Women's Health) is a retired Physical Therapist.  Here is their story on the 2 weeks they spent in Uganda with our team.…

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Volunteer Reflection: Christian Falgons for Kenya III, 2023

September 22, 2023 General

This was my first experience in participating in a medical mission trip, my first time joining M2H on a mission, and my first time in the continent of Africa. About a year prior to the mission, I made the irrevocable…

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Volunteer Reflection: Katy Hastings & NIFA Opportunity – Kenya III, 2023

May 31, 2023 General

Katy Hastings, RNFA, is an Operating Room Nurse from San Diego, CA. She first connected with Mission to Heal through NIFA after hearing Dr. Geelhoed give a presentation to their current students and recent graduates. As someone who has participated…

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Volunteer Reflection: Dan Olsen and the Next Right Thing. Kenya III, 2023

May 14, 2023 General

Dan Olsen, DO, is a retired General and Hand surgeon. Having grown up in Kenya as the child of American missionaries, he was thrilled to volunteer with Mission to Heal on our Kenya III mission in April 2023. Here is…

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