“I Always Wanted to Be a Doctor.”
Dr. Dayan Woldemichael reflects on a life of service, and his career at International Medical Corps.
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Field Notes: Cure Blindness Project Fellow Sean Collon
As the Cure Blindness Project global fellow, Dr. Sean Collon spent the year working in sub-Saharan Africa under the mentorship of Dr. Geoff Tabin. The year-long fellowship in partnership with Stanford University selects top-in-class, early-career ophthalmologists to spend twelve months learning and teaching in the global eye health space. The experience is like none other.
“It is a risk someone has to take”: the Catholic Nun Helping Vaccinate Thousands in Uganda’s Karamoja
Karamoja has faced intracommunal violence for decades, and as climate change exacerbates water scarcity, it’s getting worse. But vaccinator Sister Virginia Virgo is not backing down.
For Hard-to-Reach Patients in Michigan, Trust is Key
Two free clinics in Michigan, both selected among the 2023 Innovation Awards in Community Health, are meeting patients where they are to support their health. From Direct Relief.
During Crises, Mother-to-Mother Groups Benefit Moms and Babies
FHI 360 supports mother-to-mother groups in Yemen, helping combat malnutrition amid the ongoing crisis. These groups educate women on proper infant feeding practices, improving child health, and empowering mothers with accurate information and peer support.
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