Ruth Arnold Smarinsky, PharmD: A strong force for good
Not hurricanes. Not earthquakes. Nothing stops Smarinsky from speeding medicines to the world’s worst disaster areas.
Welcome to Angels in Medicine, the site that highlights the work of medical humanitarians. These individuals and organizations provide healthcare and alleviate suffering for vulnerable populations: the poor, victims of natural disasters and conflicts, and those unable to access quality care.
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Not hurricanes. Not earthquakes. Nothing stops Smarinsky from speeding medicines to the world’s worst disaster areas.
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