HCP in the Media
Dr. Tabin featured in "adventure philanthropy" article
In an article on "adventure philanthropy," Elevation Outdoor lauded Dr. Geoff Tabin for founding HCP "to cure the blindness that plagued the people in the regions of the world he loved to climb."
Newspapers in Ghana report on new eye center
Newspapers in Ghana reported that Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Himalayan Cataract Project will construct a $1 million eye center in Kumasi.
Recent work in Ethiopia featured in Oregon newspaper
HCP Board Member Dr. Matthew Oliva and Affiliated Ophthalmologist Dr. Paul Imperia worked with HCP partner Dr. Tilahun Kiros to treat hundreds of patients in Ethiopia.
Dr. Geoff Tabin is profiled in Utah's Deseret News
The newspaper follows Dr. Tabin on climbing outings and relates his experiences bringing life-altering eye care to unserved populations.
HCP’s Dr. Sanduk Ruit heralded as “God of Sight to the Poor” in AP articles in NY Times & Wash. Post
HCP Co-Director Dr. Sanduk Ruit is lauded for his efforts to eradicate blindness amongst the world’s poor in a recent AP article.
Outdoor Utah adventure journal profiles Dr. Geoff Tabin
Describing Dr. Tabin's interest in climbing and other outdoor challenges, this journal highlights his greatest challenge: eradicating blindness.
Rwandan newspaper reports on HCP eye surgeries
The New Times of Rwanda reports on successful corneal transplant surgeries in that country in partnership with Himalayan Cataract Project's Dr. Tabin.
Park City Magazine features Dr. Tabin
This magazine ran a short feature story on HCP co-director Dr. Geoff Tabin, who resides in Park City, Utah.
Dr. Tabin and HCP also seen in December's Outside magazine
A December 2009 Outside magazine article names Tabin as one of 10 who are changing the world.
National Geographic Adventure magazine features Dr. Geoff Tabin and HCP in cover story
National Geographic Adventure magazine features Dr. Geoff Tabin and an article on HCP's recent eye surgery camp in Ethiopia.
USAID's FrontLines newspaper reports on Tilganga Eye Center Expansion in Nepal
The Himalayan Cataract Project and the expansion of the Tilganga Eye Center in Nepal were the focus of this article.
Newspaper in Bhutan reports on recent HCP eye surgeries
Kuensel Newspaper reported on Himalayan Cataract Project co-founder Dr. Geoffrey Tabin's recent corneal transplant surgeries in Bhutan.
Salt Lake Tribune highlights Himalayan Cataract Project lecture on Nov. 2
This Salt Lake City newspaper highlighted an upcoming lecture by Dr. Geoffrey Tabin of the Himalayan Cataract Project on November 2.
Article profiles Co-Director Dr. Geoff Tabin and thrill of transferring skills and knowledge
Health Sciences Report shines a spotlight on Dr. Tabin's recent accomplishments, and thrills of surgery, climbing and sharing his knowledge.
Ophthalmology Times article features David F. Chang, MD and HCP
Dr. Chang points to HCP, Tilganga Eye Centre and two other organizations for work that represents "the single greatest achievement in our field of cataract surgery during the past two decades."
Dr. Chang mentions Tilganga Eye Centre innovations in New York Times interview
In an Expert Q&A, Dr. David F. Chang describes what to expect with cataract surgery, as well as innovations at Tilganga Eye Centre.
Kathmandu Post reports that Tilganga's new wing will increase services, research and manpower in the eye sector
The new building will accommodate 700-800 eye patients a day, and to make services less expensive, intraocular lenses are produced at Tilganga.
Himalayan Times reports on Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology opening, attended by the Prime Minister Dahal & U.S. Ambassador Powell
Event was attended by Prime Minister Pushpa K. Dahal, U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Nancy J. Powell, and Australian Ambassador to Nepal Susan Grace.
Nepal's The Republica praises Tilganga's impact, reports on partnership between HCP and other organizations to create new institute
The new six-story expansion was built in partnership with organizations that include Himalayan Cataract Project, USAID and Fred Hollows Foundation.
Burlington Free Press
Vermont's Burlington Free Press shared the news of the Himalayan Cataract Project's fourth consecutive four-star rating by Charity Navigator.
Ocular Surgery News SuperSite
Staffing and training are needed to reduce Africa's cataract caseload.
Share International magazine
An interview of Dr. Geoff Tabin offers a snapshot of blindness in the developing world and HCP's contributions toward eradication.
Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today
Treating corneal blindness in China with new technologies and outreach efforts.
Rock and Ice
An American Alpine Club presentation about climbing mountains and curing blindness by Dr. Geoff Tabin was featured by this climbing magazine.
“Charlie Rose” on PBS
Dr. Geoff Tabin was mentioned in a show that included the editor of TIME, Caroline Kennedy and the Earth Institute's Dr. Jeffrey Sachs.
TIME magazine
TIME magazine wrote about HCP and co-director Dr. Geoff Tabin in its article called “A Global Coalition of Good” September 2007
Ocular Surgery News India Edition
Phacoemulsification procedures are becoming more popular in India, but manual procedures maintain a large role in cataract surgery, according to doctors at the Aravind Eye Hospitals.
Continuum: The Magazine of the University of Utah
"Ophthalmologist Geoffrey Tabin has bagged the world’s highest peaks, but that’s nothing compared to his day job: miracle worker," reports an article called “The Visionary” Spring 2007
National Geographic Explorer Television
“Inside North Korea” with host Lisa Ling. Excerpt from TV show that follows HCP's Dr. Sanduk Ruit into North Korea on a mission to perform 1,000 cataract surgeries on the poor. March 2007
Reader’s Digest
Dr. Sanduk Ruit is honored in RD's “Miracles by the Thousands: Asian of the Year 2007”[PDF] January 2007
Cataract and Refactive Surgery Today Europe
Blindness in North Africa: A look at the Nadi Al Bassar System and an overview of the state of ocular health in North Africa.
Ophthalmology Management's "Giving Back: Bringing Eye Care to the Third World"
Ophthalmology Management magazine highlights Dr. Geoff Tabin and HCP "as a model for an international effort to provide professional eye care to additional third-world countries."
Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest ventured "deep into North Korea with pioneering eye surgeon Dr. Sanduk Ruit as he teaches local doctors his technique for 'Opening Eyes'” January 2006
Outside magazine
Outside magazine featured HCP's challenging work in Nepal in “The Light of Seven Mountain Suns” December 2005
Eurotimes
“Vision 2020: Eliminating Preventable Blindness in Developing World” February 2004
National Geographic Explorer Television
“Miracle Doctors” Lisa Ling and her crew follow the HCP team into the mountains of Nepal. September 2003
Eye World
“Physicians, Patients in the Himalayan Mountains Get American Help” February 2002
Western Journal of Medicine
“Dr. Sanduk Ruit and Corneal Transplant in Nepal” January 2002
