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Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 7h

Celebrating #orthopedicnursesday this Wednesday morning. Today is dedicated to thanking orthopedic nurses everywhere!

These women and men utilize their talents and skills to make sure each patient is cared for with professionalism, kindness, and love.

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 1d

“If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.”
— Buddha
#WednesdayWisdom

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 2d

"You put your trust in us starting in 1997 and that means the world to our team. It warms my heart to see that every one is doing so well with smiles on your faces. Those smiles put smiles on our faces as well."
-Dr. Lawrence Dorr
We are so ready to return.
#opwalk4cuba

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 3d

Celebrating #orthopedicnursesweek!

Many thanks to our orthopedic nurses. These women and men utilize their talents and skills to make sure each patient is cared for with professionalism, kindness, and love.
We appreciate you!

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Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 4d

OpWalk LA has always had a special connection to the Los Angeles Dodgers through Tommy Lasorda and his beautiful wife, Jo.

What a thrill to watch them win last night! We welcome them home this week for three more thrilling games and to watch them continue towards the championship.
Go Dodgers! 💙

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 5d

The owners of Center For Physical Therapy tapped into their community to support our upcoming mission to Havana, Cuba.

Donations will help our patients in their recovery from joint replacement surgery in the next few weeks.

P.S.
Go Dodgers! 💙

#saturdaysunshine
#gododgers

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 6d

One of our favorite moments of a mission is getting to see our patients and their families head home after surgery. Elvia and her daughters share their beautiful smiles as they get ready to help their mom take her first step into a new life.
-Antigua, Guatemala, 2017
#FlashbackFriday

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 7d

Almost 30 years ago, a group of volunteers lead by our founder, Dr. Dorr and Director Emeritus, Jeri Ward traveled to Havana, Cuba.

Soon our team will return to Cuba to continue that legacy.

Click on the link now to change a life:
operationwalk.org/donate/

#yourdonationcounts

The First Step To A New Life - Operation Walk

operationwalk.org

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 8d

Go out and be amazing today.
Shine like the bright light you are meant to be. 🌟🌟🌟
#WednesdayWisdom

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 9d

It's #TeamworkTuesday and we're shining the light on #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth. Our volunteers help patients recover after joint replacement surgery and provide tools to regain their mobility and independence.

Thank you for your sharing your time, talents, and devotion to patient care!

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 10d

“Operation Walk is the purest model of teamwork. I have made lifelong friends as a result of working alongside so many smart and dedicated professionals. Everyone pulls together to provide the best education and care for our patients.”
-Kyle Baldwin DPT
#physicaltherapymonth
#physicaltherapist
#pt

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 11d

A little laugh this Sunday morning.

Hope you spend your day doing whatever tickles your funny bone.

#sundayfunday

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 12d

Standing up for the first time after surgery is a magical moment.
#opwalk4cuba
#29yearsSTRONG
#mobility4all

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 13d

Looking back through 29 years of restoring mobility....
Some of the best gifts we receive as volunteers are the smiles that replace the worry, insecurity, and pain
.
Help restore mobility around the world. Every donation counts, no matter how large, or how small.

operationwalk.org

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 14d

Celebrating #WorldAnesthesiaDay and our volunteers who help us make restoring mobility possible. These dedicated women and men excel at patient safety and care before, during, and after joint replacement surgery.

Thank you all for helping us to change lives one surgery at a time.

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 15d

"This was the first time we'd ever attempted a mission. The shared thought was, ‘Are we going to be able to do this?’"

Today's #WednesdayWisdom features thoughts from Director of OR Services, Mary Ellen Sieben.

operationwalk.org/our-story/

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 16d

Today we want to recognize our hard-working Central Sterilization crew during #SterileProcessingWeek.

This team of dedicated volunteers works long hours in hot conditions to assure we have the right instrumentation, all parts are sterile and ready for each surgery.

Thank you for all you do!

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 16d

Time for a little fun...
We found this photo and just had to share this memory of Dr. Dorr with you. He always kept us on our toes.
We miss you Dr. Dorr 💕

#MondayMemories

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 18d

Happy Sunday, friends. A little something to make you smile this morning. Wishing you all a wonderful day. 🧡🤎💛🤎
#sundayfunday

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 19d

Today we honor the girls and young women who've volunteered for missions through the past twenty-nine years.

We couldn't be more proud of their dedication and commitment to serving others and carrying on the OpWalk Legacy.

#DayoftheGirl

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 20d

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay.

During mission trips, our volunteers insure that patient care includes more than surgical procedures and medical care. They look to take care our patients' well-being and state of mind as well.

Happy Friday, friends. Make today a good one. ❤️

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 21d

11 years ago our team had just finished screening a little over 100 patients at our partner hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam. Screening day gives our team the chance to speak with and examine each patient to assess both their need and readiness for surgery.

#ThrowbackThursday

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 22d

"Kindness is helping the world, one person at a time."
-Raktivist
#WednesdayWisdom

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 23d

Operation Walk volunteers have our patients' backs. We also have each others. We are not just a team...
We are family.

#TeamworkTuesday

Operation Walk Los Angeles @opwalkla.bsky.social · 24d

Kicking off #NationalPhysicianAssistantWeek!
We are so thankful for all of our Physician Assistant volunteers and the level of care they give to our patients. Thank you all so much for your dedication, your hard work, and helping us to #RestoreMobility around the world.