Category Archives: International

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Fourteen

November 22nd, 2010 - 3:24 pm

Phil Fischer, M.D. is one of the Mayo Clinic physicians who recently went to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the video interview below, Dr. Fischer offers a personal reflection on the trip. He also explains the potential for … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in International, Research | Tagged Congo, DRC, Mayo Clinic, Phil Fischer, Research | Comments (2)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Thirteen (Saturday & Thanks)

November 19th, 2010 - 10:59 am

The following is another update from the Mayo Clinic team that was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week, written by Dr. Deborah Rhodes. While this is the final update from their trip, please check for additional posts … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Deb Rhodes, DRC, V-day | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Twelve (More from Friday)

November 18th, 2010 - 2:03 pm

The following is another update from the Mayo Clinic team that was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week, written by Dr. Deborah Rhodes . “Dr. Sean Dowdy and Dr. Emanuel Trabuco had another long day in the … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International, Pediatrics | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Deb Rhodes, Dr. Mukwege, DRC, fistula | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Eleven (Friday)

November 17th, 2010 - 7:00 am

The following is another update from the Mayo Clinic team that was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week. “We started the morning surrounded by the staff and patients of Panzi, gathered in the courtyard for morning prayers. … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Creedon, Dr. Dowdy, Dr. Fischer, Dr. Mukwege, Dr. Rhodes, Dr. Trabuco, DRC, Lois McGuire, Panzi Hospital | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Ten (Thursday)

November 16th, 2010 - 7:00 am

The following is another update from the Mayo Clinic team that was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week. “In the car on the way to Panzi, we had time to discuss with Dr. Mukwege a plan for … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Mukwege, DRC, Panzi Hospital | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Nine (More from Tuesday)

November 15th, 2010 - 9:29 am

We are happy to report that the Mayo Clinic team in the Democratic Republic of the Congo arrived home safely late yesterday. We will continue to post their updates from the trip throughout this week. “Behind the operating rooms is … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged City of Joy, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Eight (Tuesday)

November 12th, 2010 - 7:00 am

The Mayo Clinic team currently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo sent the following update: “We set off very early for Panzi. Dr. Sean Dowdy and Dr. Emanuel Trabuco headed to the OR. Their first case was a woman … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Creedon, Dr. Dowdy, Dr. Fischer, Dr. Rhodes, Dr. Trabuco, DRC, Eve Ensler, Lois McGuire, V-day | Comments (2)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Seven (Monday)

November 11th, 2010 - 3:00 pm

The following update was sent from the Mayo Clinic team currently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: “We set off early for Panzi Hospital, the car packed with our supply boxes. The drive itself was an adventure. There are … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in International | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dr. Creeden, Dr. Dowdy, Dr. Fischer, Dr. Mukwege, Dr. Rhodes, Dr. Trabuco, DRC, Girls, Panzi Hospital | Comments (2)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Six (Sunday)

November 11th, 2010 - 8:00 am

The Mayo team currently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo sent us the below text: We had a great night’s sleep after a warm welcome on Saturday night from Eve Ensler and Christine DeSchryver. These two women, in partnership … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in International | Tagged Congo, Democratic Republic, DRC, sexual violence, V-day | Comments (1)

Helping the Girls of the Congo: Part Five (Saturday)

November 10th, 2010 - 3:15 pm

The below text was sent from the Mayo team currently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: “We arrived at the Bujumbura airport from Nairobi. We were so relieved to see our six large boxes of medical supplies unloaded intact … Continue reading →