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Stephanie Wong

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A Stranger’s Kindness, A New Smile: Shahid’s Journey

When baby Shahid was born, the midwife gently told his mother Shahida to look at his face.  Her joy as a new mother turned quickly to heartbreak—Shahid had a cleft lip and palate.  In that moment, Shahida felt a silence inside her, filled with questions: …

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  • Posted onApr 30, 2025April 30, 2025
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Partnering for Change: Stryker and Operation Smile in the Philippines

Dr Richard Lewandowski and Dr Julio Santos recently sat down to talk with Stryker employee Chris Waxman to talk about the long-term partnership between Stryker and Operation Smile Australia and…

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