Angels in Medicine

Two free clinics in Michigan -- Street Outreach Teams and C-ASSIST -- both selected among the 2023 Innovation Awards in Community Health, are meeting patients where they are to support their health. From Direct Relief. https://lnkd.in/eZQRnM9Z

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. https://lnkd.in/e_CkKGjY

Jim Ansara, co-founder of Build Health International, transformed his construction expertise into a force for global health equity. His organization has completed over 200 healthcare projects, bringing dignified and sustainable medical facilities to underserved communities worldwide. https://lnkd.in/enXS_ydd

Jigsaw, a UK charity, partners with local organizations, including The Pachamama Project and Anoutha, to distribute menstrual products and provide crucial health education in Lebanon’s refugee camps. Together they are tackling period poverty and empowering women and girls to manage their health with dignity. https://lnkd.in/e4M5GxvM

Orbis International’s Flying Eye Hospital touched down in Mongolia, bringing cutting-edge ophthalmic training to local eye care professionals. The three-week program aimed to enhance surgical skills and improve eye care across the country. https://lnkd.in/eFtZVPM5

Working with Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services (MEIRS), the BC Research Program on Children & Adversity at Boston College School of Social Work, led by Dr. Theresa Betancourt, is pioneering a program in Maine to support Afghan refugee families, addressing trauma and promoting mental well-being through culturally sensitive interventions. https://lnkd.in/es6XBNYy

Grounds for Health’s July 2024 campaign in Kenya screened over 1,800 women for HPV in one week, showcasing scalable cervical cancer prevention in low-resource settings. Using self-sampling and community-led efforts, the initiative achieved high screening and treatment rates, demonstrating the power of innovative health outreach. https://lnkd.in/e9xqj9sP

ALIMA, an international medical NGO, has launched mobile clinics in Port-au-Prince, providing crucial healthcare services to thousands amidst Haiti’s escalating humanitarian crisis. Their efforts offer a lifeline to those cut off from traditional medical facilities. https://lnkd.in/e4kXq3jZ

Patrícia Neves and Ana Paula Dinis Ano Bom, researchers at Brazil’s Bio-Manguinhos /Fiocruz Foundation, are spearheading an initiative to create accessible mRNA vaccines, aiming to address global health disparities and combat emerging diseases. https://lnkd.in/ec77f7eB

Somerset County Sheriff Dale P. Lancaster and addiction medicine director Dr. Alane O'Connor spearhead an innovative program offering extended-release buprenorphine injections to inmates, significantly improving post-release treatment continuation and reducing overdose risks. https://lnkd.in/etgfMBPj