Angels in Medicine

Dr. Amaka Nnamani, MD, FAAP, made the difficult decision to leave full-time practice — and discovered her important new role in educating women and children about the importance of breastfeeding. An original article on Angels in Medicine! https://lnkd.in/ebmXFN2u

In a country where no insulin is produced locally, people managing diabetes have few options, limited further by violence and instability. These health providers are changing that. From Direct Relief. https://lnkd.in/efAwZzhN

Fifteen medical assistants recently graduated from the Laura Rodriguez Medical Assistant Institute, a program of the Family Health Centers of San Diego. Sixty-five percent of participants have been health center patients themselves, and aim to better reflect the community they serve. From Direct Relief. https://lnkd.in/egruhvBi

As the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) turns 50, a new photo book celebrates the efforts of the diverse network of health workers who power it and sheds light on the challenges they face. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. https://lnkd.in/eeC4qDtw

Delali A. Attipoe, Executive Director of Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative - DNDi North America, leads efforts to develop treatments for overlooked illnesses. Her work becomes increasingly vital as climate change spreads tropical diseases to new regions, including parts of the United States. https://lnkd.in/gE-QuUyV

Direct Relief and HOPE worldwide are providing crucial medical support to rural Papua New Guinea communities devastated by recent natural disasters, including flooding and landslides. Their efforts address urgent health needs in an already strained healthcare system. https://lnkd.in/eiw659TS

Dr. Dayan Woldemichael reflects on a life of service, and his career at International Medical Corps. https://lnkd.in/eCFwwBJy

Dr. Sean Collon spent the year working in sub-Saharan Africa under the mentorship of Dr. Geoff Tabin as the Cure Blindness Project global fellow. The year-long fellowship, in partnership with Stanford University School of Medicine, selects top-in-class, early-career ophthalmologists to spend twelve months learning and teaching in the global eye health space. The experience is like none other. https://lnkd.in/eqcqghCs

Karamoja has faced intracommunal violence for decades, and as climate change exacerbates water scarcity, it’s getting worse. But vaccinator Sister Virginia Virgo is not backing down. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. https://lnkd.in/evTpBRSF

Two free clinics in Michigan -- Street Outreach Teams and C-ASSIST -- both selected among the 2023 Innovation Awards in Community Health, are meeting patients where they are to support their health. From Direct Relief. https://lnkd.in/eZQRnM9Z