It is easy to look at the beginning of Lent as a time of sacrifice and suffering, of desolation in the desert. But Lent can also be seen as a time of stripping away that which is keeping us from the love and joy that God intends for us. Pope Francis says, “Lent is a powerful season, a turning point that can foster change and conversion in each of us. We all need to improve, to change for the better.” Lent is a time that invites us to transform our lives - an opportunity to turn back to God with our whole hearts and reorient our lives.

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A Taste of Bolivia

Hungry for a taste of Bolivia? Enjoy this slideshow with recommendations from Dr. Alvaro Encinas, Solidarity Bridge board member, missioner, and Bolivian food aficionado.

Updates from the SB TeamSolidarity BridgeFebruary 19, 2019Betsy Station, Alvaro Encinas, Mizque, Cochabamba, BoliviaComment

Gifts Greater Than You Can Ever Imagine: An Interview with Father Bob Oldershaw

“[I]n the context of today, when so many walls are being constructed in the world, how would you like to build a bridge? The bridge is being built; it's under way. How would you like to add to that, to cross that bridge and share the talents and gifts and expertise you have?” - Fr. Bob Oldershaw

A Look Back on 2018

As we start a new year, we reflect on 2018 in preparation for our 20th year of mission. While we equipped, trained, partnered and served, we also challenged ourselves to understand what it means to be Somos Uno.

Updates from the SB TeamSolidarity BridgeJanuary 7, 2019Jodi GrahlComment

Engineers are Key to Surgical Ecosystem

In the OR machines power our surgical tools, provide vision where our eyes cannot see, and function as a bypass for our most crucial organs, but as with all mechanical equipment, attentive maintenance overseen by well-trained professionals, is necessary to keep these machines functioning safely.

Medical Mission Trip BlogSolidarity BridgeNovember 28, 2018LindsayDoucette, Biomedical Engineering, EquippingComment

The Next Generation of Neurological Surgeons in Latin America

As lifelong teachers and students, we are all committed to continuous learning as the only way to provide for the well-being of our patients. The Neurosurgery Boot Camp model is the truest expression of our obligation to prepare the next generation of neurological surgeons.

Biomedical Engineers Join Our Mission

For the first time this week, a small team of biomedical engineers will visit our partners in Cochabamba and provide a wealth of knowledge, specialized tools, and replacement parts for some of our most critical equipment.

Medical Mission Trip BlogSolidarity BridgeNovember 13, 2018LindsayDoucette, Rachel McDonnell, EquippingComment

Forging Deep Connections

Our mission trips are about more than simply providing a service. We strive to work in a spirit of solidarity, forging deep connections with our partners and patients.

Neurosurgery Team Begins Whirlwind Week

A diverse team of 13 missioners, including spinal surgeons, neurosurgeons, industry representatives, and physician-educators will hit the ground running this week in Santa Cruz.

A Women's Movement

Our Gynecologic Surgery Mission Trip shows how women are moving from a dominant role in the home to dominance in the healthcare field. First-time missioner, Gabby Serratos, RN, shares her impressions.

Birth of a Hospital: If We Want to Do This, We Can!

Our mission team received a very warm welcome from the hospital staff in Sucre, and was inspired by the story of love and commitment that brought about this new publich hospital where we are partnering this week.

Medical Mission Trip BlogSolidarity BridgeOctober 22, 2018Jodi Grahl, gyne feature, WorldMissionSunday, GynecologyComment

Welcome to Chuquisaca

Our busy fall mission season continues as four missioners begin their journey to the south-central Bolivian city of Sucre, in the department of Chuquisaca.

Medical Mission Trip BlogSolidarity BridgeOctober 18, 2018Jodi Grahl, gyne feature, GynecologyComment

Open Arms, Thankful Heart

First-time mission nurse, Kristina Via-Reque shares her experience at the close of the 2018 multi-specialty mission trip.

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Photo Highlights: Multi-Specialty Mission Trip

Enjoy these photo higlights from our 2018 multi-specialty mission trip.

Medical Mission Trip BlogSolidarity BridgeOctober 8, 2018MSMT feature, Multi-Specialty TripComment

We Are Family

The 2018 MSMT team included five missioners who traveled to Bolivia together with family members from the United States. They reflected earlier this week on the meaning of sharing the mission experience.

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