There are moments in life when stepping outside of our familiar rhythms offers more than just a change of scenery—it opens our hearts and minds in transformative ways. Entering a different cultural context is not only mind-expanding; it is heart-expanding. This was certainly true for me during a recent trip to Bolivia. I traveled with Solidarity Bridge founder and former Executive Director, Juan Lorenzo Hinojosa, and his wife, Sarah Hinojosa
Read MoreDuring their visit, the Bolivian team met with members of Lurie’s chaplaincy and social work departments for a powerful exchange focused on integrated, compassionate care for pediatric patients and their families. They were hosted in part by Jim Manzardo, Lurie chaplain and longtime volunteer with Solidarity Bridge. Jim has traveled to Bolivia as a chaplain during Solidarity Bridge’s surgical missions, where he provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing complex medical challenges—mirroring his compassionate work at Lurie.
Read MoreSocial workers share how the coronavirus quarantine has impacted their work, the challenges our patients are living through, and their commitment to accompany those who suffer.
Read MoreBilingual medical students have made important contributions to our work, serving as interpreters for our mission teams. Amid the challenges of this global health crisis, we give thanks for their continued passion to provide healing care.
Read MoreJust because our offices are closed does not mean our work has slowed down. Get a sneak peek of what it looks like for our colleagues in Bolivia to work remotely.
Read MoreThe 2019 Oncological Surgery Mission Trip concluded in Santa Cruz on April 13. As with everything we do, it took an untold numbers of individuals and institutions working in solidarity to make this mission trip possible.
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