Tag: medical missions
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How a Charlottesville Surgeon Found Purpose in Ukraine
Introduction: A Morning Ritual and a Calling Every morning in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, life momentarily pauses at 9 a.m. as the national anthem fills the air. It is a ritual that binds communities in shared memory and resilience. For Dr. James Carter, a Charlottesville-based surgeon, those minutes have become a reminder that healing goes beyond operating…
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DOH Holds Nationwide Free Medical Missions on Marcos’ Birthday
Introduction In a significant initiative to promote public health, the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines has launched a nationwide series of free medical missions. This program coincides with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s birthday on Saturday, offering essential health services to communities across the country. What the Medical Missions Offer As part of this…