Medical Articles & News
H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will accept Humanitarian Award on behalf of the Republic of Ghana. NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS), a nonprofit organization that provides access to comprehensive, affordable orthopedic care, will host its 2019 FOCOS NYC Fundraising Gala on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the renowned 583 Park Avenue event center in Manhattan. This year’s […]
FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital, hosted this year’s Travelling Fellows from Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) from Monday 26th August – Wednesday 28th August, 2019 at the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Accra. The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is an international society that was founded in 1966 with 37 members. With a purpose to foster the optimal care of […]
The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) Certifies Two (2) Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Staff of FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital As part of the hospital’s effort to promote staff development and enhance quality surgical care, 2 staff of the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) took part in the International Association of Healthcare […]
Dr. Serena Hu, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University in California, with over 30 years’ experience, paid her third visit to FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital. The one week visit which began on July 29 and ended on August 2, 2019, was a fruitful one as Dr. Hu shares some of her experiences with FOCOS surgeons. […]
Dr. Gerhard Ofori- Amankwah, Family Physician and Director for Medical Services at FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital, gave a talk on: Your Spine, Your Health and Back Pain among professionals at this year’s Bar, Bench and Faculty Conference held on July 23rd at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra. Addressing the gathering of lawyers and Judges of various divisions, Dr. […]
FOCOS welcomes Prosper Delali Ayayee as its new Marketing and Development Manager. Reporting to the CEO, Prosper will lead FOCOS Strategic Communication Initiatives, overseeing its Fundraising and Development plans. “This role gives me the opportunity to spearhead the FOCOS brand to the next level. Key among my strategies will be; deepened brand awareness and visibility […]
As part of its commitment to deliver premium orthopedic healthcare in Ghana and beyond, the Foundation of Complex Orthopaedic Spine (FOCOS) has commissioned a large off-grid solar powered project. The 700kwh Hybrid Solar System with 1LMWH Battery Storage has been touted by experts as the largest in Africa for a hospital. The project, which is the first of its […]
Reigning Miss World, Ms. Vanessa Ponce de Leon paid a visit to the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital on Friday, 5th July 2019, to spend time with the children on admission at the hospital as part of the Miss World Foundation’s social interventions. Her visit was to interact and inspire children at the hospital, who are currently undergoing […]