Category Archives: clubfoot

The chief of the hospital

Posted on October 19, 2012 by joshjulieblog

Some people are childish, even when they grow up. Others are somber and stern-faced even as infants. Kind of like tiny adults, world-weary on the inside, but trapped in a fresh-faced exterior. That is how Maaouya is. He is a … Continue reading →

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CURE Clubfoot Worldwide

Posted on May 25, 2012 by joshjulieblog

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to go and visit one of the CURE Clubfoot Wordwide clinics in the town of Dosso, 140 km. away from Niamey. It was in the regional hospital of Dosso, and we met … Continue reading →

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Thy word is a scalpel

Posted on May 19, 2012 by joshjulieblog

1. “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and it is a discerner of the thoughts and intents … Continue reading →

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Healing takes time

Posted on May 16, 2012 by joshjulieblog

Kabirou was one of the first patients that we met here at the hospital. I think we met him the second or third day we were in Niger, almost 9 months ago. He came to CURE because his foot was … Continue reading →

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Rice

Posted on January 26, 2012 by joshjulieblog

1. Here at the CURE hospital, we have really good food. It is important that I say that up front. The food is good. The only problem is, there is not a ton of variety. There are a few different … Continue reading →

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2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by joshjulieblog

As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every … Continue reading →

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Clubfoot Life Lessons

Posted on October 31, 2011 by joshjulieblog

A few weeks ago, the CURE hospital in Niger hosted a seminar on clubfoot at our hospital, as part of the CURE Clubfoot Worldwide program. We brought in a number of medical professionals from other hospitals here in Niger for … Continue reading →

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