Derek Johnson Archives - The Marshall Islands Journal

Rana’s arm is fixed

By Journal on April 11, 2025 Arno, Canvasback mission, Derek Johnson, Herty Danny, Jacque Spence, Rana Widjaj Feature Articles

Nine-year-old Rana Widjaj from Arno is all smiles after having her dislocated elbow fixed by the Canvasback Mission orthopedic surgeons on March 28. The problem with her arm had been spotted in 2023 during an earlier orthopedic visit so Canvasback co-founder Jacque Spence and the team organized, with help from the Arno Mayor, transport to […]

Canvasback provides new knees

By Journal on April 4, 2025 Agnes Flood, Canvasback mission, Canvasback orthopedic mission, Cecilia CC Heine, Derek Johnson, Florence Injinmij, Giff Johnson., Jackson Jacklick, Jacque Spence, Janet Burki, Karen Earnshaw, Zimmer Biomet News

KAREN EARNSHAW Almost 40 people underwent life-changing surgeries at Majuro hospital over the last two weeks thanks to a Canvasback mission that included 26 team members from the United States who were assisted by a large number of the hospital’s staff. Jacque Spence, co-founder of Canvasback Missions, was ecstatic late last week with the level […]