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. Kristen Schmidt, through Project Street Vet, provides free veterinary care to pets of Atlanta’s homeless, offering compassion and support to those who need it most.
The IMC’s teams are responding to the growing need for care amid violent clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dr. James Lehmann, an ophthalmologist from San Antonio, Texas, has been transforming lives through his sight-saving missions with Orbis and dedication to addressing vision impairment in his local community.
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.
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