by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 5, 2018 | 2018 Field Journal
First day in Tanzania and I’ve gone from our beautiful coffee plantation grounds thru breathtaking countryside, past poor neighborhoods to St Elisabeth’s hospital. We were to screen patients for pre op for our surgeons. We were greeted by masses of parents with their...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 5, 2018 | 2018 Field Journal
As the team photographer, I was one of the few who was able to witness and document all aspects of today’s events at St. Elizabeth Hospital. That being said, as one of the few non-medical people on the team, I saw these events as a layman. Above all, I was...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 5, 2018 | 2018 Field Journal
This was my first time to Africa with the Phil Simon clinic as a nurse. Today we went to Saint Elizabeth hospital and I got to do intake of the children. They were so sweet and calm. What surprised me the most was how many burn scars we saw. Most of the children were...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 5, 2018 | 2018 Field Journal
When I woke up this morning to the sounds of birds and bush babies, it felt like a homecoming. That is how profound my years of coming to Tanzania have been. The friends we’ve made and the feel and energy are the same but time marches on with the inevitable growth of...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 4, 2018 | 2018 Field Journal
After about 30 hours of travel, Team Tanzania is now successfully ensconced at Moivaro Coffee Lodge in Arusha. Juggling over 100 bags of supplies and equipment went remarkably smoothly thanks to the help of the TSA staff at LAX and the adaptability of the team...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Feb 3, 2018 | 2018 Field Journal
I was amazed by how seamless the airport and TSA experiences were for 60 some people with even more bags! It really couldn’t have been any smoother. Traveling with so many new friends is a great experience. I know that though I am still not able to remember...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Jan 29, 2018 | 2018 Field Journal
It’s an ambitious schedule, but with the incredible talents and passion of Team Tanzania 2018, the Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project’s trip to Arusha and environs this February will be a success. On the list are orthopedic, plastic, general surgery and ENT surgeries...
by Kimberly Shriner, MD | Jan 28, 2018 | 2018 Field Journal
Team Tanzania 2018 is the largest group yet to travel with the Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project! Medical/Pediatric Team Janice Davolio John Rodarte Jennifer Pinal Mark Powell Seth Vaccaro Jean Dea Gary Conrad Andrew Williams Walter Le Marie Csete Kimberly Shriner...
by Jody Casserly, LCSW | Dec 6, 2017 | Tanzania Project News
Several months ago, famed primatologist and PSCTP supporter, Jane Goodall asked if The Project could expand the veterinary services to donkeys of Tanzania. For years, Jane has been concerned about the welfare and care of these working animals. Serendipitously, after...
by Jody Casserly, LCSW | Nov 28, 2017 | Tanzania Project News
On this #GIVINGTUESDAY, we at the Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project hope you will consider a donation to help us continue our medical and surgical support in Sub-Saharan Africa. Your donations help to support the education and training of physicians, nurses and...