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Bringing Joy and Healing: How One Patient Became “Santa Claus” for Children in the Dominican Republic

For years, Dr. Joseph Babiarz has traveled as a volunteer with One World Surgery, providing medical care to children and families who would otherwise go without access to treatment. On each trip, he noticed the joy a small gesture could bring—like handing a child a stuffed animal after surgery or during recovery. For many families Read More

A Dream Fulfilled: How One Optum Physician Found Purpose Through Service

February 24, 2026

Dr. Julie Mattson on Her First Medical Mission with One World Surgery

January 29, 2026

Strengthening Local Health Systems Through Shared Learning: Highlights from the 2025 Medical Education Symposiums

December 18, 2025

Bringing Joy and Healing: How One Patient Became “Santa Claus” for Children in the Dominican Republic

December 4, 2025

“A Week That Feels Like Family”: Dr. Dave Pramash on Volunteering with One World Surgery

October 31, 2025

From Pain to Possibility: Jessica’s Journey with OWS

September 30, 2025

A Family on a Mission: How the Salvan Family Found Purpose and Renewal Volunteering with One World Surgery

August 27, 2025

Healing Together: How One Family’s Work with One World Surgery Inspires Generations

July 31, 2025

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