ONE SPINE AT A TIME
CHANGING THE WORLD
Global Spine Outreach
Transforming children with complex spinal deformities around the world.
Global Spine Outreach (GSO) is a pediatric healthcare nonprofit that provides transformative surgical care to children suffering from severe spinal deformities around the world. With constant support from our partners and devoted volunteers, we are able to change lives. YOU can be a part of that life change.
CLINIC CONSOLTATIONS
2,618
COMPLETED MISSIONS
54
VOLUNTEERS ON MISSION
558
COMPLETED SURGERIES
569
GLOBAL SPINE REACHES THE WORLD
GLOBAL SPINE REACHES THE WORLD
Making A Choice For Change
Whether you’re a dedicated medical student or a talented bilingual translator, a stay at home parent or a heath care professional, you’ll make a difference with GSO. Everything we do — from surgical procedures to international conferences — is rooted in volunteerism. Our medical volunteer work involves the support of individuals who understand the necessity of treating spinal deformities in children, especially those who are underprivileged and will go untreated without our help. Global Spine Outreach continues to exist because people continue to care and choose to make a difference.
If you aspire to change the lives of children who are suffering, consider volunteering to GO, to GIVE, or to SHARE - each of these options are just as impactful and necessary for the continued mission of GSO.
Mission Sites
Cali, Colombia
Founded in 1536, Cali is the third largest city in Colombia with a population of over 2 million people Cali is located in the western part of Colombia, surrounded by the beautiful Andes Mountains. Cali is the sports epicenter for Colombia and was the 2013 host of the World Games. The mission takes place at Fundación Valle de Lili Hospital and is led by Colombia surgeon, Dr. Juan Uribe and US surgeon, Dr. Tony Rinella.
Monterrey, Mexico
Monterrey is the capital of the Mexican state of Nuevo León, located less than 150 miles south of Laredo, Texas. It is the commercial center for the north of Mexico. The city lies in the northeast of the country at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental. The mission takes place at Christus Muguerza Hospital Alta Especialidad and is led by Mexican surgeon, Dr. Roberto Chapa along with US surgeon, Dr. Burt Yaszay.
Joinville, Brazil
Located in the southeast in the state of Santa Catarina, Joinville has thrived over the years as an industrial hub for the country. The city lies on the Cachoeira River and is renown for the Joinville Esporte Clube, JEC that plays at the Arena Joinville annually. The mission in Joinville takes place at Hospital Infantil Dr. Jeser Amarante Faria and is led by Brazilian surgeon, Dr. Ricardo Acácio dos Santos and US surgeon, Dr. Jahangir Asghar.
Chihuahua, Mexico
Chihuahua City is the capital of the northwestern Mexican state of Chihuahua. It's known for the Spanish Baroque Cathedral de Chihuahua and the 18th-century Palacio de Gobierno, a government building where massive murals depict major Mexican historical events. The mission in Chihuahua take place at Christus Muguerza del Parque and is led by Mexican surgeon, Dr. Fernando Rios and US surgeon, Dr. Shyam Kishan.
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