Welcome to Angels in Medicine, the site that highlights the work of medical humanitarians: individuals and organizations who alleviate suffering for vulnerable populations.
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Medical Teams International is excited to announce the addition of two new mobile clinics, which are lifelines for communities throughout Oregon and Washington, offering free dental and medical care to people who otherwise might not have access.
Just days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, International Medical Corps launched a response in Poland to help Ukrainian refugees there. Here’s what we’ve done since then.
Long-time Cure Blindness Project volunteer ophthalmologist Dr. Sam Cady received the 2024 Alumni Humanitarian Award at Upstate Medical University (Norton College of Medicine) as part of their September alumni celebrations.
Cure Blindness Project board chair Dr. Matt Oliva calls the ophthalmic nurses he works alongside in Ethiopia the “real heroes” of high volume outreaches. These trained healthcare workers manage patient flow, prep patients for surgery, reassure anxious patients and assist doctors.
The high profile returns of some Nigerian medical specialists have sparked hopes that a sense of duty – together with opportunity in private practice – may help stem health sector exodus. From VaccinesWork.
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