Choque, Lucha, and Cariño

Sometimes there are words in Spanish that just can’t be translated. Mission chaplain, Dr. Joe Sherman, shares three that have held new meaning for him since his first mission trip.

A Heartfelt Thank You from Our Youngest Patients

Nothing symbolizes Valentine’s Day quite like a heart; so today we would like to share with you some heartwarming stories of our pediatric heart patients.

Updates from the SB TeamSolidarity BridgeFebruary 12, 2020heart feature, Heart Surgery ProgramComment

Our Home Away From Home in Bolivia

The beautiful and historic Convento San Severino in Tarata, Bolivia, has been a tranquil respite for our mission over the past several years.

Updates from the SB TeamSolidarity BridgeJanuary 29, 2020Mission & IdentityComment

A Simple Innovation to Increase Safety

How do we make sure everyone in the O.R.—which may include people speaking multiple languages working in new settings with unfamiliar equipment—is working in sync?

Updates from the SB TeamSolidarity BridgeJanuary 9, 2020global health, Jodi GrahlComment

Like Mother Like Daughter

Chaplain Bob Oldershaw shares the inspiring story of this mother-daughter duo who received treatment during our 100th mission trip!

Medical Mission Trip BlogSolidarity BridgeDecember 18, 2019Fr. Bob Oldershaw, GS Patient, Multi-Specialty TripComment

Solidarity in Turbulent Times

Recently, political instability in Bolivia has become an added barrier to medical care for the most vulnerable. In these moments we’re especially grateful for our partnership with Puente de Solidaridad.

Updates from the SB TeamSolidarity BridgeNovember 26, 2019global health, Mission & IdentityComment

Solidarity Bridge and the G4 Alliance in Manila

Solidarity Bridge presents parntership model to peers at the G4 Alliance meeting in Manila, Philippines.

Updates from the SB TeamSolidarity BridgeNovember 21, 2019Jodi Grahl, G4Alliance, global health Comment

Slow Down to Speed Up

Dr. Shelly Agarwal shares what she learned on her first mission trip to Bolivia.

Updates from the SB TeamSolidarity BridgeNovember 5, 2019WorldMissionSunday, Gynecology, Multi-Specialty TripComment

Giving Thanks for the Spirit of Solidarity

Bolivian-led mobile surgery campaigns served more than 50 patients throughout the summer months.

Updates from the SB TeamSolidarity BridgeOctober 7, 2019General Surgery, Mobile Campaign, GS featureComment

Partnering in Patient Care

Veteran missioner, Dr. Jay Herrmann shares one of his favorite things about visiting Bolivia—the working relationships he develops with Bolivian doctors.

Medical Mission Trip BlogSolidarity BridgeOctober 7, 2019MSMT feature, Multi-Specialty TripComment

Answered Prayers

Galia had prayed to find a doctor who would perform her surgery. She didn’t have enough money for the expensive operation, but she knew that she really needed it.

Medical Mission Trip BlogSolidarity BridgeOctober 2, 2019MSMT Patient, Multi-Specialty TripComment

Open to Encounter

Our team has spent significant time preparing for this trip, but there is always more to learn. To give us a better understanding of our patients’ lives and communities, our partners arranged visits to the homes of former patients.