On this year’s most recent trip to Ghana, Dr. Geelhoed had the honor of being inducted into the Essikado Royal Family. He was made a developmental chief, or nkosohene, in the Essikado Ebradze Abusua. The royal family, including Mission to Heal supporter Dr.…
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by Julia Parsons This past winter break I was given the privilege to go to Ghana alongside a group of people from Mission To Heal, an organization that travels around the world to educate local doctors and surgeons on…
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by Alex VanWoerkom My journey began early in the morning the day after Christmas. As I said goodbye to the comfort and familiarity of Grand Rapids, Michigan, I was filled with excitement: my journey to Essikado, Ghana, was about to…
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by Belain Eyob Much time had passed between my early curiosity in the field of surgery and finally arriving in medical school. Whilst growing up in Ethiopia, we were at the epicenter of several global health initiatives, attracting interest from…
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by Georg Fuchs Mobile Surgical Unit (MSU) – Welcome to the Miracle Machine! Honestly, how awesome is this truck?! Believe me when I say – you may have seen pictures; you may have read or heard what this truck…
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While on her most recent trip with Mission to Heal, team member Susanne Graham-Yooll captured many beautiful moments in Ghana. Check out her photos below! [gallery ids="838,840,842,843,844,848,841,845,847"]
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