Today was another awesome day of partnership and collaboration! CSI’s team in Liberia completed surgery for 19 patients including Abraham, 13 years, who traveled with his father for two days to get to Firestone Duside Hospital. The team was able to make this add-on surgery happen, changing Abraham’s life for the better.
This teamwork continued as our volunteers and partners provided quality care to one of our youngest patients. Erica, two months, was evaluated by our surgeons and pediatricians, with the plan for surgery next year. In the meantime, Anna, CSI RN, helped Erica’s mom with lactation tips, stoma care and skin integrity education to help get Erica big and strong so she can have surgery in 2027! Laura Farr, head of nursing at Firestone and a CSI nurse volunteer, was on hand to ensure there were no communication breakdowns. CSI’s enduring relationship with Firestone Duside Hospital allows even patients not ready for surgery this week to see the path to their brighter future ahead.
Pediatric health care professionals bring highly technical, high-intensity, life-saving skills into the operating room.
And just as important, they bring comfort, distraction, calm - and joy into the child’s and families’ entire experience.
From surgery to singing, bubbles to dancing, CSI team members are caring for children in Liberia this week with both expertise and heart. 💛Because healing happens in so many ways.
Never underestimate the resolve and strength of a mother! Three-year-old Blessing and his mother travelled 28 hours to see our surgical team this week - making their way by motorcycle, automobile and their own feet! He will have hernia surgery today. Think of them as you move through your day.
Alice is growing up! She had a surgical procedure with CSI in 2024 to manage a serious bowel problem. She returned this week for the next stage - hopefully to close her colostomy. This will allow her so much more freedom to play and grow!
Alice’s new friend Princess is back as well for a staged healing surgery. These girls are an example of the value of our surgical teams returning to the same sites, performing surgeries that may require longer healing and a child’s growth - and to support local surgical and nursing staff in their pursuit of ongoing training and education. ... See MoreSee Less
2 days ago
The second week of the CSI Liberia trip started out with a robust community health outreach. Team members visited three orphanages and delivered rice, school supplies, mattresses, deworming medicine and dumdum suckers. For those of you who are wondering about “deworming”…..intestinal parasites are fairly common for people living in areas with limited access to clean water and sanitation. The infection can lead to many chronic health problems - impacting growth and development in kids. CSI provided a chewable tablet to treat the infection, followed by a sweet treat to 200 kiddos today! #pediatricsurgery#GlobalHealth#changinglives#Liberia... See MoreSee Less
The Liberia week one team has finished their work and are beginning their journeys home. Here is a glimpse into their world this week. We are proud of their hard work, dedication and commitment to changing the lives of children, families and communities. The CSI week 2 team will arrive soon. Stay tuned!! #pediatricsurgery#GlobalHealth#ChangingLives#cleftstrong#Liberia... See MoreSee Less
5 days ago
CSI team members work alongside local professionals at all phases of a child’s surgical experience. The first image shows Dr. Siba and CSI volunteer urology surgeon, Dr. Katie Willihnganz-Lawson, collaborating to make sure their patient has the best outcome possible. Thanks for the excellent work, team! This Liberia trip is unique for CSI - we will have teams on the ground there for two weeks. Our second team has started their travel today. ... See MoreSee Less
6 days ago
Wheels up for the second wave of MSP volunteers headed to Liberia. They'll be meeting other CSI volunteers along the way.
In 2024 Eratio had his first urology surgery with Children’s Surgery International. This year he is back at Duside Hospital for a second surgical procedure. Eratio is making such great progress! He wants to share his gratitude with all of you! Join us in cheering him on! #pediatricsurgery#GlobalHealth#PediatricUrology#gratitude... See MoreSee Less
Today was another awesome day of partnership and collaboration! CSI’s team in Liberia completed surgery for 19 patients including Abraham, 13 years, who traveled with his father for two days to get to Firestone Duside Hospital. The team was able to make this add-on surgery happen, changing Abraham’s life for the better.
This teamwork continued as our volunteers and partners provided quality care to one of our youngest patients. Erica, two months, was evaluated by our surgeons and pediatricians, with the plan for surgery next year. In the meantime, Anna, CSI RN, helped Erica’s mom with lactation tips, stoma care and skin integrity education to help get Erica big and strong so she can have surgery in 2027! Laura Farr, head of nursing at Firestone and a CSI nurse volunteer, was on hand to ensure there were no communication breakdowns. CSI’s enduring relationship with Firestone Duside Hospital allows even patients not ready for surgery this week to see the path to their brighter future ahead.
#ChangingLives #pediatricsurgery #Liberia #GlobalHealth #nonprofit ... See MoreSee Less
Pediatric health care professionals bring highly technical, high-intensity, life-saving skills into the operating room.
And just as important, they bring comfort, distraction, calm - and joy in the child’s and families’ entire experience.
From surgery to singing, bubbles to dancing, CSI team members are caring for children in Liberia this week with both expertise and heart. 💛Because healing happens in so many ways.
#ChangingLives #pediatricsurgery #bubbles #Liberia #GlobalHealth ... See MoreSee Less
Pediatric health care professionals bring highly technical, high-intensity, life-saving skills into the operating room.
And just as important, they bring comfort, distraction, calm - and joy into the child’s and families’ entire experience.
From surgery to singing, bubbles to dancing, CSI team members are caring for children in Liberia this week with both expertise and heart. 💛Because healing happens in so many ways.
#pediatricsurgery #changinglives #liberia #globalhealth #bubbles ... See MoreSee Less
Never underestimate the resolve and strength of a mother! Three-year-old Blessing and his mother travelled 28 hours to see our surgical team this week - making their way by motorcycle, automobile and their own feet! He will have hernia surgery today. Think of them as you move through your day.
Alice is growing up! She had a surgical procedure with CSI in 2024 to manage a serious bowel problem. She returned this week for the next stage - hopefully to close her colostomy. This will allow her so much more freedom to play and grow!
Alice’s new friend Princess is back as well for a staged healing surgery. These girls are an example of the value of our surgical teams returning to the same sites, performing surgeries that may require longer healing and a child’s growth - and to support local surgical and nursing staff in their pursuit of ongoing training and education. ... See MoreSee Less
The second week of the CSI Liberia trip started out with a robust community health outreach. Team members visited three orphanages and delivered rice, school supplies, mattresses, deworming medicine and dumdum suckers. For those of you who are wondering about “deworming”…..intestinal parasites are fairly common for people living in areas with limited access to clean water and sanitation. The infection can lead to many chronic health problems - impacting growth and development in kids. CSI provided a chewable tablet to treat the infection, followed by a sweet treat to 200 kiddos today! #pediatricsurgery #GlobalHealth #changinglives #Liberia ... See MoreSee Less
The Liberia week one team has finished their work and are beginning their journeys home. Here is a glimpse into their world this week. We are proud of their hard work, dedication and commitment to changing the lives of children, families and communities. The CSI week 2 team will arrive soon. Stay tuned!! #pediatricsurgery #GlobalHealth #ChangingLives #cleftstrong #Liberia ... See MoreSee Less
CSI team members work alongside local professionals at all phases of a child’s surgical experience. The first image shows Dr. Siba and CSI volunteer urology surgeon, Dr. Katie Willihnganz-Lawson, collaborating to make sure their patient has the best outcome possible. Thanks for the excellent work, team! This Liberia trip is unique for CSI - we will have teams on the ground there for two weeks. Our second team has started their travel today. ... See MoreSee Less
Wheels up for the second wave of MSP volunteers headed to Liberia. They'll be meeting other CSI volunteers along the way.
Safe travels, team!
#nonprofit #Liberia #globalhealth #pediatricsurgery ... See MoreSee Less
In 2024 Eratio had his first urology surgery with Children’s Surgery International. This year he is back at Duside Hospital for a second surgical procedure. Eratio is making such great progress! He wants to share his gratitude with all of you! Join us in cheering him on! #pediatricsurgery #GlobalHealth #PediatricUrology #gratitude ... See MoreSee Less