Our first two weeks back in Kenya were spent at the AIC Gatab Health Centre, nestled three thousand feet above Lake Turkana. Sunset views over the alkaline lake make the long journey from Nairobi worthwhile, for new volunteers and veteran…
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The drive back to Kenya feels like a journey to a long-awaited country. In March of 2020, along with the rest of the world, our team set travel and adventure to the side and returned to our homes for an…
Continue ReadingThe "pandemic pause" has affected each of us as well as the global economy. For 20 months the patterns of interaction among those of us interested in helping through healthcare has been disrupted in close range (masking) or long range…
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We still remember our 2019 mission in Uganda quite fondly. Despite a few obstacles in the beginning, our arrival to Otuke marked a pivotal shift for our mission. Dr. Geelhoed noted this transformation in his journal, writing: “Our arrival was…
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NIFA (National Institute of First Assisting) is a medical organization that is near and dear to our hearts. Like us, they are committed to bring global healing through medical education. In fact, they are the nation’s “largest trainer of RN…
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Education is at the very core of our medical missions. By taking a teaching posture, we aim to equip under-resourced communities with the necessary knowledge to support their constituents’ health. We are strong believers of the power of pedagogy, especially…
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