Celluloid Heroes 2024
A short list of movies about real and fictional medical heroes, updated for 2024.
Harry Goldhagen
Project Street Vet and Sheriff’s Office Unite to Aid Homeless Pet Owners in Oceanside
Project Street Vet, in collaboration with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, provides free veterinary care to pets of unhoused individuals in Oceanside, California, building trust with the community.
A Beacon of Hope for Yemenis Struggling to Access Health Care in a Neglected Area
Less than 20 miles from the front lines of the war in Yemen, the health center of Mafraq Al Mokha provides care free of charge in a region abandoned by much of the international community.
A California Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients — And Makes Money Doing It
Healthcare in Action, a California medical group that exclusively serves homeless people, has tapped into growing demand and funding for street medicine services. Three years in, the innovative nonprofit is raking in revenue and serving thousands of people who otherwise might flock to the hospital for high-cost care.
Women Eye Doctors Lead Charge Against Blindness in Indonesia
Female ophthalmologists are spearheading a remarkable transformation in eye care in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province. Led by pioneers like Dr. Siti Farida, these dedicated professionals are tackling one of the world’s highest blindness rates, restoring sight and hope to thousands.