News & MediaNews & Mediahttp://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2012-05-11T18:15:17ZSquarespaceAPRIL 28 GRAND OPENING OF FOCOS HOSPITALhttp://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2012/5/8/april-28-grand-opening-of-focos-hospital.htmlBarbara Spiegler2012-05-08T17:07:36Z2012-05-08T17:07:36ZThere was excitement in the air as honored guests, volunteers from around the world, staff and patients gathered at the FOCOS Hospital campus for the official opening ceremonies of the new 50 bed facility in Pantang.  

Addresses by dignitaries, representatives of various organizations, former patients and Dr. Oheneba Boachie, Founder and President of FOCOS were made to the large group.  The Keynote address was presented by the Minister of Health, Hon. Alban S.K. Bagbin.  In addition, the audience was entertained with a cultural display by the Legon Dance Ensamble. 

]]>Breaking News! FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital’s First Surgeries Performedhttp://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2012/2/21/breaking-news-focos-orthopedic-hospitals-first-surgeries-per.htmlAdministrator2012-02-21T20:17:50Z2012-02-21T20:17:50Z
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February 20, 2012 was an awesome and milestone day for the FOCOS Hospital.

The first scheduled patient at the FOCOS Hospital underwent a successful bilateral total knee replacement by Drs. Kyle Swanson, Oheneba Boachie-Adjei and Joseph Ogyaadu. All systems functioned well with the help of the anesthesia team headed by Dr. Irene Wulff, bio-medical engineer, Eric Anaman and Mediwise International Co, Ltd.

The two weeks of intense preparation paid off, thanks to all involved. Special thanks goes to FOCOS OR Nurse, Wing-Yee Mazza Chin-Ng, "the whip," for her tenacity and meticulous supervision of the peri-operative processes.

We finally felt at home and lived the long awaited dream we have had for years.

Surgery will continue for the rest of the week, and from there, local surgeons can avail themselves to the state of the art surgical suites.

Thanks to the prayers of many and the support of our benefactors, I believe the best is yet to come.
Oheneba Boachie-Adjei

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]]>November Mission triphttp://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2011/11/18/november-mission-trip.htmlBarbara Spiegler2011-11-18T14:06:30Z2011-11-18T14:06:30ZThe November mission trip is currently underway and the first week is almost over. One week remains and many brave children are still awaiting life saving surgery. Click here to read about the Ethiopian children receiving surgery.  

]]>Saturday Funday for Charity!http://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2011/11/3/saturday-funday-for-charity.htmlAdministrator2011-11-03T17:40:58Z2011-11-03T17:40:58ZYoung Friends of FOCOS present

Saturday Funday for Charity!

Date: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Place: The Hill, 416 3rd Ave
Tickets: Buy Tickets


FOCOS (The Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing surgical and conservative orthopedic and spine care to children in Africa and the Caribbean. Young Friends of FOCOS is a junior committee created with the intent of getting youth and young professionals involved with the FOCOS organization. FOCOS is a 501c3 tax deductible non-profit organization.

All donations are welcome.

This event is 21+

]]>FOCOS Gala big success with special appearance from Mayor Bloomberg.http://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2011/10/6/focos-gala-big-success-with-special-appearance-from-mayor-bl.htmlBarbara Spiegler2011-10-06T20:13:39Z2011-10-06T20:13:39ZThank you to all those who attended the FOCOS Gala in 2011. The FOCOS Gala was a tremendous success. Please visit the photo section in the website to view pictures. An official announcement will soon follow upon the total money raised. 

]]>FOCOS Gala invites are now out!http://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2011/9/2/focos-gala-invites-are-now-out.htmlBarbara Spiegler2011-09-02T14:17:57Z2011-09-02T14:17:57ZThe FOCOS Gala is fast approaching on September 26th. Click here to view the official invite and learn more about the event and click here if you would to download the RSVP form to purchase a seat or table.  

]]>Mission trip photos 2011http://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2011/7/29/mission-trip-photos-2011.htmlBarbara Spiegler2011-07-29T20:41:53Z2011-07-29T20:41:53ZNew mission trips photos for 2011 have been added to the photo gallery. Click here to view the latest photos. If you interested in joining future mission trips please visit the volunteer section to learn how to apply. 

]]>Trip dates for 2012http://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2011/7/27/trip-dates-for-2012.htmlBarbara Spiegler2011-07-27T19:29:34Z2011-07-27T19:29:34ZThe trip dates for 2012 have been announced. Please visit the volunteer section to learn more about volunteering and view the mission dates. 

]]>FOCOS helps to bring orthopedic training to Africahttp://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2011/6/7/focos-helps-to-bring-orthopedic-training-to-africa.htmlBarbara Spiegler2011-06-07T19:54:16Z2011-06-07T19:54:16ZThe AAOS and FOCOS are the godparents of a new orthopedic education program in Kumasi, Ghana. Click here to read about the new program.

]]>Barbados May 2011 trip and public educationhttp://www.orthofocos.org/journal/2011/6/7/barbados-may-2011-trip-and-public-education.htmlBarbara Spiegler2011-06-07T19:38:14Z2011-06-07T19:38:14ZDuring the recent Barbados trip in May 2011 four operations were performed. All four patients required complex surgery which is not currently available in Barbados. Click here to read a report upon the FOCOS trip and the importance of public education.

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