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International Health News & Inspiration

Global Health VS International Medicine

Well-meaning people continually inquire about the terminology associated with global health. Their inquiry is not just hair-splitting. Terminology may be subtlety different, and yet the meanings conveyed be profoundly divergent. And so consider these terms: global health, international health, international public health, and international medicine.   In common usage, global health and international health best refer to the overall health status

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Wisdom And Valor: John Testrake

  In 1989 I arrived in Luanda, the capital city of Angola, to begin making good on my commitment to assist the churches in interior city of Huambo as they launched a healthcare project. Those were wild days of civil war: roads littered with landmines, random military attacks on nationals and foreigners alike, wide-spread hunger,

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INMED Moves To New Headquarters

In May 2005 HCA, Hospital Corporation of America, donated office space to INMED in the doctor’s building at Baptist-Lutheran Medical Center at 6700 Troost Avenue, Suite 224, in Kansas City, Missouri, 64131-4401. These 200 square feet of comfortable space now allow INMED’s full-time staff of two to more effectively equip health professional for international service.

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War At Christmas

  Such a disturbing phrase, “War at Christmas.” Our holiday season is sobered by news and images of immeasurable suffering in Israel and Gaza. Appearing just below these are headlines of the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Sudan. Almost forgotten but severe are the enduring conflicts in Yemen and Syria.   Who is most suffering

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2023 INMED International Medicine Award Recipient: David Vanderpool

  This award recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to health in developing nations. Award recipients have demonstrated uncommon dedication and endurance in pursuit of this cause.   The 2023 INMED International Medicine Award recipient is David Vanderpool. A general surgeon originally from Dallas, Dr. Vanderpool’s early career was punctuated by service during Hurricane

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Who Are The 2023 INMED Award Winners?

  Healthcare for forgotten people is punctuated by professionals who inspire their younger associates to consider similar careers. INMED is honored to recognize such quality professionals by announcing these recipients of the INMED Awards at the 2023 Humanitarian Health Conference, June 9-10 in Kansas City, Missouri.   Introducing David Vanderpool, 2023 International Medicine Award recipient.

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