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Hello! My name is Nicholas Comninellis, and I’m President of INMED – the Institute for International Medicine. Our mission is […]
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International Health News & Inspiration
Forgotten Disasters
Just twelve days ago our planet was rocked by a duo of disasters. A 7.6-magnitude quake struck the island
Cross-Cultural Healthcare Pearls
Crossing Cultures Without Becoming Cross
People seeking healthcare in North America are increasingly global in their make up. Some 50 million are culturally diverse
INMED Action Steps For You, International Health News & Inspiration
What’s The Allure Of International Medicine?
“I’ve lost three more patients today,” writes Ben Cavilla, MD, from the Lubango Evangelical Medical Center in Angola, southern
International Health News & Inspiration
Serving The Somali People
Pirates, Somalia, Mogadishu, battling warlords, Black Hawk Down. These words provoke images of immense anguish and adversity. Most people flee
INMED Action Steps For You
Feeling Inspired? Now Take The Next Step
Many healthcare professionals are enamored over the possibility of serving the poorest of the poor. But what steps follow
INMED Action Steps For You, International Health News & Inspiration
Unleash Your Power To Serve
“Would serving people in serious need help fulfill my life?” It’s a frequent, even if subconscious, question we ask
INMED Action Steps For You, International Health News & Inspiration
Plight Of The Disabled Poor
Most Americans today are curbing their excesses, avoiding risks, and grumbling about falling victim to this recession. Now consider
INMED Action Steps For You, Low-Resource Healthcare Pearls
Fighting The Diseases Of Poverty
David Livingston, one of the 1800’s most beloved personalities, is best remembered as an explorer. He was the first
Low-Resource Healthcare Pearls
Ethics And Medical Missions
Unprecedented numbers of health care professionals are volunteering their services in poorer nations. But their altruistic motives are often