Yercy’s First Steps: A Journey 18 Years in the Making At Scalpel At The Cross, we believe life-changing care goes beyond surgery. At our Miracle Campus in Pucallpa, Peru, patients receive ongoing orthopedic care, rehabilitation, and the support they need to...
One of the most powerful aspects of Scalpel At The Cross is the way stories of hope and healing intertwine—between patients, providers, and volunteers alike. Few stories capture this intersection more clearly than that of Nikki Lavin. Before Nikki ever served in...
Written by Erica Saxey SATC medical campaign volunteer – January 2025 One of my favorite things to do is to travel the world with my husband Chris, we like to hike mountains and canyons and see the culture and archeological sites, but recently, for the first...
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY: Channing Cole What began as a modest family project and a childhood jungle gym, blossomed into a living organism that is growing before our very eyes. Scalpel transcends purely human construction; instead, it reflects God’s divine presence that...
Every year brings a new set of reasons to give thanks. As an organization, we are aware that gratitude is a command from God, not an optional feeling that rolls around once a year. Scripture tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray continually,...
Dr. Cody Sessions first arrived in Pucallpa in 2019. However, Dr. Session is not your average Orthopaedic Surgeon. By day he mends broken bones and by night he trains and loves to do extreme sports. In 2018 Dr. Sessions was featured in NBC’s American Ninja...
