ConnectMed International

Congratulations to Dr. Alicia Sigler, our Vice President, on becoming President of the AMLPHAC (Mexican Association of Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies)!Anyone who knows her understands how much she cares for young patients who need but cannot afford reconstructive surgeries and follow-up care. She does everything possible to give them access to quality multidisciplinary care in Mexico, including making sure their local specialists receive ongoing training a...nd professional development. Day after day, she inspires young doctors and residents to continue the legacy of charitable surgical care for low-income patients inspired by her teacher and mentor, Dr. Ortiz Monasterio. #Congratulations #AMLPHAC #Mexico #globalsurgery #globalhealth #cirugiaplastica #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgery #cleftlipandpalate #cleftlip #cleftpalate #cleftstrong #craniofacialawareness #craniofacial #craniofacialsurgery #latinasurgeons #femalesurgeon #femaleplasticsurgeon #womeninsurgery #mentor See more

We carry with us, as human beings, not just the capacity to be kind, but the very choice of kindness. R.J. Palacio, Wonder October is National Bullying Prevention Month! According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), one-third of youth globally experience bullying in school. In honor of this month, it is important for us to remind our friends and peers that we are here to listen and support one another. Let’s put an end to hatred and all forms of bullying by ...using kindness to stand up and build a more inclusive world! #HereForYou #BullyingPreventionMonth #StopBullying #KindessWorks #KindnessMatters #ItsCoolToBeKind #NoToBullying #changetheculture #cyberbullying #bekind #bullyingstopsnow See more

It’s National Healthcare Quality Week! Our efforts in supporting local healthcare systems have included telemedicine to provide educational experiences to medical students and trainees in the U.S. and abroad as we broadcast our ‘jornadas’ (workdays), medical outreach trips, and conferences from partner sites.We also use telemedicine to remotely care for patients and their families from different countries. Telemedicine provides expanded global access to and continuit...y of care. Connecting virtually has become more routine, especially over the last six months, and is quickly advancing with the introduction of 5G. We look forward to how this next-generation technology will improve telemedicine and our ability to connect with patients and their healthcare providers anywhere in the world. #healthcarequalityweek #qualitycare #healthcare #improveaccesstocare #globalhealth #telemedicine #telehealth #goldstandardofcare #globalsurgery #partnerships #5G See more

Yesterday was International Day of the Girl, and the theme, My Voice, OurEqual Future, refocuses our perspective to imagine an improved world through the eyes of girls to see the changes they want and the solutions they are already leading across the globe. Join @unwomen in uplifting the voices of adolescent girls for issues such as learningnew skills towards the futures they choose. We are proud to play our small part in empowering change-makers through nursing scho...larships for young women from rural and low-income communities in Vietnam. #internationaldayofthegirl #DayOfTheGirl #GenerationEquality #STEM #WomenInScience #GirlsInScience #WomenInSTEM #TheGirlEffect #influenceHER #girlpower #femalepower #DíaDeLaNiña #GeneraciónIgualdad #voicesofyouth #herfuture #GirlsEqual See more

With the ConnectMed scholarship, Thi Lam Huong no longer has to find extra work to help pay for tuition and hasfocused on her academics and grades.However, she volunteers at her university hospitalfor Covid-19 pandemic prevention and donates blood once every few months. When Hue University was shut down because of the pandemic, she worked with her mother cleaning and picking up garbage at the local market while continuing to study and take classes online. "I will make... every effort to turnthis world into a more beautifulplace." #Scholarships #nurses #nursingstudent #nursing #nurseheroes #Vietnam #Hue #globalhealth #accesstocare #womeninhealthcare #connectmedinternational See more

We had a great second Family Meet Up with the Children’s Craniofacial Association (@ccakids ) today! We loved seeing some familiar faces, and meeting new families too. We explored what it feels like to have conflicting emotions (such as feeling anxious, but brave!), and our wonderful activity leaders Robert Wagner and Lexi Sorbara helped our kiddos express what those feelings look like physically & emotionally. With the help of Dr. Azmaira Maker & Special Education Teacher/SL...P Glendora Tremper, parents discussed important topics, such as distance learning school support and preparing for surgery during COVID-19. Thanks to everyone who attended and volunteered for another great Family Meet Up! #FamilyMeetUps #CMI #CCAKids #CampCosmosFamily #mentalhealth #therapy #therapeuticcare #selflove #crouzonsyndrome #craniofacial #craniosynostosis #microtia #facialpalsy #facialparalysis #millersyndrome #nagersyndrome #craniofacialawareness #hemifacialmicrosomia #treachercollins #moebius #moebiussyndrome #listen #friend #support See more

Just one final and heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who participated in last weekend's TriviaNight and Beer Tasting, and supported us with donations and time! We feel incredibly lucky that in such an unusual year we were able to see and laugh with so many friends and supporters virtually! Special thanks to our title sponsors John Selby & Family, Dr. Maria Provost, Object Edge, The Donegan Burns Foundation, Vangar Family Foundation, KLS Martin and the Gosman clan! ... And a virtual hug to our friends at Societe Brewing Co. for partnering with us to provide tasty beers and fascinatingtasting videos! #ThankYou #TriviaNight #fundraiser #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #virtualfundraiser #humanitarian #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgery #grateful #support #globalhealth # #craniofacial #craniofacialawareness #cleftlip #cleftpalate #craniosynostosis #moebius #treachercollins #hemifacialmicrosomia #facialpalsy #crouzonsyndrome #microtia #atresia See more

WHAT A FUN EVENING - so great to see, play trivia with, and toast friends & supporters from all over the country (and even the UK) at our virtual fundraiser last Saturday! Heartfelt thanks to each and every person that logged on, joined in the fun and helped make our 10th anniversary celebration unforgettable! Your support and generosity will help us continue or work into the next decade! XOXO #10thyearbestyear #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #fundraiser #virtualfundraiser #sandiego #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgery #humanitarian

Don’t know what to wear to our event? Don’t worry, it’s virtual anyways! Join us dressed to the nines or in your favorite robe, the best part is you don’t even have to leave your home for our event. Be ready with the beers & snacks you should have received for our pre-event registration from 5:30 to 5:45pm (PST) on Saturday, Oct. 3, to participate in the evening! Eventwill start promptly at 6PM PST. Remember to check your texts from 762-78 or emails from ConnectMed... for important information and prompts. Prizes for team with most correct answers and for best team name! #Countdown #VirtualTriviaNight&BeerTastingFundraiser #CMI #CampCosmos #nonprofit #sandiegononprofit #fundraiser #givingbackmatters #givingback #grateful #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #globalhealth #globalsurgery #craniofacial #craniofacialawareness #cleftlip #cleftpalate #craniosynostosis #moebius #treachercollins #hemifacialmicrosomia #facialpalsy #crouzonsyndrome #microtia #atresia #choosekind See more

Excited to see our trivia players this Saturday, Oct. 3! Get your Game Kits & devices ready for a fun night celebrating TEN YEARS of improved access to sustainable healthcare in resource-limited communities through education, partnerships, and research. All of this has been made possible by your ongoing support over the years, and we are so grateful for your continued help during this unusual year. Guests...pre-event registration will take place from 5:30 to 5:45pm ...(PST) on Saturday, Oct. 3.Please check your texts from 762-78 or emails from ConnectMed for information and prompts. #Countdown #VirtualTriviaNight #CMI #CampCosmos #nonprofit #sandiegononprofit #fundraiser #givingbackmatters #givingback #grateful #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #globalhealth #globalsurgery #craniofacial #craniofacialawareness #cleftlip #cleftpalate #craniosynostosis #moebius #treachercollins #hemifacialmicrosomia #facialpalsy #crouzonsyndrome #microtia #atresia #choosekind See more

Mark your calendars for Oct. 10, 2020, from 9-10:30 AM PST for our next Monthly Family Meet-Ups with our partner, The Children’s Craniofacial Association! To attend this session, please register by Monday, Oct. 5, on our website, which you can access via this link: https://connectmed.org/family-meetup-registration/ Repost from @ccakids... Join us along with @cmi_campcosmos & @connectmedinternational on Saturday, October 10 from 9-10:30AM PST for our next Monthly Family Meet-Up! We are looking forward to seeing new & returning familieswe have some special plans in-store with the help of our partner, The Children's Craniofacial Association @ccakids art therapist Lexi Sorbara, featuring theater games led by our friend Robert Wagner, the Lead Educator at @lajollacountryday Department of Performing Arts, and crafts with art therapists! ConnectMed will be sending out Activity Kits to registered families with supplies and resources for the session. Each Meet-Up lasts approximately 90 minutes, with the first 45 minutes designed for crafts, play, and opportunities for bonding among children and the rest of the time allotted for facilitated group discussions (focusing on one or two critical topics) for parents and adult caregivers. These sessions were created to foster connections and strengthen community during this unusual time for children living with physical differences and their families. Remember to register for our October 10 Family Meet-Up by OCTOBER 5! Please copy this link to register: https://buff.ly/3hfp1Uk For more information on our Family Meet-Ups, please follow this link: https://buff.ly/2S4Ox3R #FamilyMeetUps #CMI #CCAKids #CampCosmosFamily #mentalhealth #therapy #therapeuticcare #selflove #crouzonsyndrome #craniofacial #craniosynostosis #microtia #facialpalsy #facialparalysis #millersyndrome #nagersyndrome #craniofacialawareness #hemifacialmicrosomia #treachercollins #moebius #moebiussyndrome #listen #friend #support See more

We are less than a week away from our event, who else is excited for our Oct. 3 Virtual Trivia Night & Beer Tasting Fundraiser? Game Kits have been assembled and shipped, so make sure to keep an eye out for any packages! Please note that pre-event registration starts at 5:30 PM PST before our 6 PM event - log in by 5:45 for a bonus beer tasting! ... #Countdown #VirtualTriviaNight&BeerTastingFundraiser #CMI #CampCosmos #nonprofit #sandiegononprofit #fundraiser #givingbackmatters #givingback #grateful #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #globalhealth #globalsurgery #craniofacial #craniofacialawareness #cleftlip #cleftpalate #craniosynostosis #moebius #treachercollins #hemifacialmicrosomia #facialpalsy #crouzonsyndrome #microtia #choosekind See more

Game Kits for our Oct. 3 Virtual Trivia Night & Beer Tasting Fundraiser have been packed and shipped over the last two days with tasty beers from San Diego’s own Societe Brewing Co (@societebrewing )! If you will be attending our event, please keep an eye out for your Game Kits arriving over the weekend and this next week. Huge thanks to our team for working so hard for a whole day in the brewery without having a beer...well, maybe just a taste! ... #ConnectMed #cmi #behindthescenes #sandiegononprofit #nonprofitlife #SanDiegoBrewery #Beer #beertasting #fundraiser #SanDiego #decade #milestone #virtualfundraiser #globalhealth #globalsurgery #cleftlip #cleftpalate #crouzonsyndrome #microtia #craniosynostosis #pierrerobinsequence #moebiussyndrome #hemangioma #facialparalysis #trauma #burns #craniofacialawareness See more