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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In rural Utah, a community health worker helps people released from jail access health care, social services, and support, leading to a significant drop in recidivism and improved chances of success.
Pediatricians and hygienists are teaming up to bridge the dental divide, bringing oral health care to underserved children, pregnant women, and communities lacking access to dentists.
Azi Chegini’s compassion led her to establish The Dogs of Otavalo, providing free veterinary care and education in Ecuador, helping over 4,500 animals since 2016 with the support of dedicated volunteers.
International Medical Corps builds lasting relationships with extraordinary people like Ramadan Mezane, who is fighting maternal mortality in the Central African Republic with the organization’s support.
Follow Dr. Norm Beatty and his team at the University of South Florida as they track down the “kissing bug” that transmits Chagas disease, an often silent neglected tropical disease now found in the U.S.
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