“Power of Joy”: New Film on Childbirth During Ethiopia’s Civil War
The documentary follows a girl who survived a harrowing childbirth to become an ambassador for women’s health. From Think Global Health.
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Cure Blindness Project Volunteer Wins Humanitarian Award
Long-time Cure Blindness Project volunteer ophthalmologist Dr. Sam Cady received the 2024 Alumni Humanitarian Award at Upstate Medical University (Norton College of Medicine) as part of their September alumni celebrations.
Ophthalmic Nurses Are the Heart of Our Outreaches
Cure Blindness Project board chair Dr. Matt Oliva calls the ophthalmic nurses he works alongside in Ethiopia the “real heroes” of high volume outreaches. These trained healthcare workers manage patient flow, prep patients for surgery, reassure anxious patients and assist doctors.
Adopting Hope: The Doctor Who Became Family to Children in Ethiopia
Dr. Rick Hodes, a spinal surgeon practicing in Ethiopia for decades, operates a program treating hundreds of patients annually with conditions ranging from scoliosis to tuberculosis-related deformities. Earlier in his career, Hodes adopted five children in order to get them life-altering medical care in the United States.
“I Always Wanted to Be a Doctor.”
Dr. Dayan Woldemichael reflects on a life of service, and his career at International Medical Corps.