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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High school student Cora Shields demonstrates the power of determination as she addressed “period poverty” and the importance of accessible menstrual health education and supplies, on a mission with International Medical Relief.
A riveting account of how Black nurses helped cure tuberculosis at Sea View Hospital on Staten Island, NYC.
Dr. Lloyd Williams, an ophthalmologist with Duke University, has traveled with HCP Cureblindness for the past decade. He talks about his recent travels to South Sudan, a country with the highest rate of blindness in the world.
VOSH-PA conducted a humanitarian eye clinic in Haiti amidst challenging security conditions. Despite obstacles, the team provided care to 649 patients and strengthened partnerships with local organizations, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to supporting eye health in Haiti.
A local team travels across the Mississippi Delta to ensure every adult has access to quality reproductive care, contraceptives, and trusting relationships with their medical team.
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