by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Mar 18, 2016 | 2016 Field Journal
As a small animal veterinarian, I was not sure what role I would play in Tanzania. In a country where the majority of the animals are either in wildlife or agriculture, my hope was that I could find some small way in which to make a difference, even if it was by...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Mar 16, 2016 | 2016 Field Journal
Throughout my medical career, I’ve done several of these humanitarian missions. I have traveled to places as close as Mexico, and as far as Indonesia. I have traveled by car, jeep, airplane, navy ship, and helicopter. I have seen and helped all sorts of people from...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 29, 2016 | 2016 Field Journal
As I sit in the lobby of our lovely “home base” Moivaro Lodge, I have some time to reflect on the past 16 days of my third Phil Simon Tanzania Project adventure. A myriad of emotions are always experienced on this trip; 2016 was no exception. Ranging from exhilaration...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 20, 2016 | 2016 Field Journal
My beer was warm… 90 degrees… Tired. Sweaty and with a layer of African dirt I headed toward the bar looking forward to a nice ice cold Killi. Elie popped off the bottle cap and I took a sip and it was warm. Not what I was hoping for or looking forward to. I...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 19, 2016 | 2016 Field Journal
What can you say about 27 people who will fly 30 hours, drag several tons of supplies in and out of land rovers, embrace the warmth and generosity of fellow Tanzanian colleagues, make hours of rounds in cramped hospital wards, make home visits in the bush, provide...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 16, 2016 | 2016 Field Journal
DAY 1 Patience is rewarded It was dark when we walked down the stairs from the KLM plane on to the tarmac. This was Arusha…..warm, sweat air with a slight welcoming breeze. The local staff were dressed in such colorful dresses. We were greeted with warm hugs from Dr...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 15, 2016 | 2016 Field Journal
Dream realized…. When I “grow up,” I want to travel the world and be of service to others. I want to be adventurous, observe other cultures and travel to distant lands. For over a decade I have personally watched The Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project under the...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Jan 21, 2016 | 2016 Field Journal
The year has flown by but was productive and inspirational. Team Tanzania 2014 was an amazing collection of talented and generous people. St Eizabeth Hospital, Kisongo Clinic and Endulen Hospital were abuzz with medical and pediatric care, academic teaching,...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Jan 15, 2016 | 2016 Field Journal
Team Tanzania 2016 is now poised to continue this amazing journey together. 28 talented professionals have generously donated their time, energy and resources to return once again to East Africa in February 2016. While there, we will continue our involvement at...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | May 1, 2015 | Tanzania Project News
In April of 2015, our very special colleague, Lesikar Nyaalis Sabore visited the United States for the first time. As our infrastructure supervisor for the construction of the Kisongo Clinic, he had opportunities to meet with donors, construction specialists and...
