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Port Antonio Jamaica 2019

By etellewyn / July 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Port Antonio Jamaica 2019

The MN and SD VOSH chapters combined to go to Port Antonio, Jamaica from Feb. 24th to March 3rd, 2019. The mission was led by Dr. Larry Morrison, an optometrist from Detroit Lakes, MN. With the help of social media and the VOSH International website, the group was larger than usual with 29 people going.…

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Belize 2022

By etellewyn / January 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Belize 2022

Belize Mission October 15-23, 2023 In the middle of October 2022, fourteen volunteers with the VOSH MN Chapter traveled to Belize in conjunction with the Belize Mission Project. The goal for this trip was just like any other mission: to help as any people get eye exams, glasses, and medical treatment as possible. To say…

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Belize, Fall 2023

By etellewyn / January 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Belize, Fall 2023

Belize: Dr. Stacy Hinkemeyer-Colatrella is asking for volunteers to lead the eye team of this year’s Belize trip. There are two date options: October 6-14th, 2023, or October 14- 22nd , 2023. The leaders of the Belize Mission Project are wonderful to work with; they arrange lodging, customs paperwork, transportation in Belize, and worksites. As…

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San Lucas, Toliman, Guatemala

By etellewyn / May 17, 2023 / Comments Off on San Lucas, Toliman, Guatemala

Dr. Jennifer Bourn is working with Friends of San Lucas (sanlucasmission.org). Travel dates are the week of January 28th, 2024. Friends of San Lucas is experienced in hosting teams, including optometry and ophthalmology groups. They will manage airport transfer, accommodations, meals, excursions, etc. More information will be coming. Please contact Dr. Jennifer Meister Bourn at…

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Port Antonio, Jamaica, Winter 2025

By etellewyn / March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Port Antonio, Jamaica, Winter 2025

If interested, please contact Larry Morrison, OD lmorrison52@msn.com

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UMN Mobile Health Initiative

By etellewyn / March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on UMN Mobile Health Initiative

UMN Mobile Health Initiative Seeking Volunteer Optometrists in 2024 – MHI Vision Screening The University of Minnesota Mobile Health Initiative delivers services across MN to reduce health disparities. Our mobile vision screening program is looking to expand. Essential to this is the recruitment of volunteer optometrists and eyecare providers. What/When/Where: Timing: Weekday evenings or weekend…

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Gomez Palacio, Mexico, Winter 2024

By etellewyn / January 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Gomez Palacio, Mexico, Winter 2024

If interested, please contact South Dakota VOSH sdvosh@gmail.com

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