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Tag Archives: earthquake relief
The American Red Cross Honors a Real Hero
Tweet The American Red Cross recognizes and honors outstanding individuals or groups for being real heroes. These people have made a difference by performing acts of courage, or selflessly giving time and effort to benefit others. From all walks of … Continue reading
Posted in Mission Work Tagged Adventist Health, Africa, American Red Cross, Bernard Mevs Hospital, Charity Work, earthquake relief, emergency surgery, Haiti volunteer "Project Medishare", health, Himalayan Healthcare, maternal mortality, Mission Work, Nepal, Physician, real hero, Tchad, Train midwives, Volunteer Leave a comment
MedShare Bridges the Gap
Tweet A big thank you to Shannon at MedShare for all your help with gathering supplies for our mission to Nepal. I drove down to San Leandro and came back with 75 lbs of medical and surgical supplies for our … Continue reading
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Marla Ruzicka Humanitarian of the Year, 2012
Tweet “Dr. Paula Dhanda is being recognized for her medical efforts and also for the goodwill she spreads in our community, our country and the world. She has been active in the international community for the promotion of women’s health … Continue reading
She honors “Mother’s Day” all year long…
Tweet This year we pay tribute to mothers everywhere, but one special woman takes that tribute far beyond giving a pretty card and a wrapped present. Her devotion to helping underprivileged women, often mothers, is truly inspiring. Dr. Paula Dhanda … Continue reading
Are You Volunteering Medical Mission? Important Tips for You.
Tweet I often get asked by people to join me on a medical mission. Having the right team is essential to the success of any mission. Here are some tips for any one considering this type of venture:
A Woman Making History
Tweet “Our mission is to improve healthcare for women and children in the most underserved areas of the world. It requires teamwork and a commitment that every mother counts.”
Go to the Market, Get an Abortion
Tweet Dr. T pointed to a girl lying on a bare gurney with nothing covering her. A girl I will call Sarah was intermittently writhing in pain and then crying quietly. She had come in with vaginal spotting that appeared … Continue reading
Stuff We Don’t Want: Misconceptions, Mistakes Made While Meaning Well
Tweet Knowing how to help is more than half the battle. It is often said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions and this is often the case in impoverished counties. We may well be taking the … Continue reading
Appreciation From Haiti
Tweet Today is the two year anniversary of the catastrophic 7.0 earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010. With time humanitarian aid has dwindling and promises of aid have been broken while the need is still great. I would encourage all … Continue reading
Can I Really Make a Difference?
Tweet I often get asked by people who are contemplating volunteering for a medical mission, “Can I really make a meaningful difference in people’s lives?” My answer is: Yes, I wholeheartedly believe you can.
Posted in Mission Work Tagged Adventist Health, Africa, amputee, Bernard Mevs Hospital, Charity Work, Cholera, critical care, earthquake relief, emergency surgery, giving, Haiti, Haiti volunteer "Project Medishare", health, Kindness, Mission Work, nurse, Physician, Project Medishare, RN, Tchad, Volunteer 2 Comments