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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Dr. Marty Spencer, 2024 ASCRS Humanitarian Award recipient, has devoted more than 35 years to treating cataract blindness globally. His work with Seva Canada has transformed eye care access in developing countries, focusing on sustainable solutions.
A short list of movies about real and fictional medical heroes, updated for 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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