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Medical Ship Docks in Sierra Leone for Free Surgeries and Training

NonProfit Quarterly

Mercy Ships is not the only medical NGO that offers medical care by boat, but it is one the largest. And Doctors Without Borders “brings medical care to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics, and social exclusion.” A medical simulation manikin sits atop a hospital bed in the Global Mercy’s simulation room.

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Carly St. Onge’s Passion for Fundraising is Transforming Children’s Healthcare in Montana

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Onge, Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP), has spent nearly 12 years cultivating her expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management, specifically in healthcare. I was surprised by how disconnected the business school was from nonprofit management,” Carly says. “To

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Camp Management Software | How to Run a Successful Camp

Affnetz

Camp Management Software | How to Run a Successful Camp / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into the world of summer STEAM camps, exploring the benefits, planning strategies, and the role of camp management software in ensuring a successful and memorable experience for both campers and organizers.

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The Convergence of Wearable Tech and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): A New Era of Smart Healthcare Systems

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Convergence of Wearable Tech and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): A New Era of Smart Healthcare Systems As technology continues to evolve, healthcare is experiencing a transformation driven by the convergence of wearable technology and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT).

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Megaphilanthropist and Science Champion Jim Simons Is Dead at 86

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The billionaire math genius gave heavily to STEM after pioneering "quant" trading at his investment management firm Renaissance Technologies. By Maria Di Mento AP Photo/Mark Lennihan Hedge fund manager Jim Simons supported mostly scientific and medical research, higher education, basic science, and STEM programs and scholarships.

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Closing Care Gaps: Physician Shortages, Medical Deserts, and Health Disparities

NonProfit Quarterly

However, in the United States, the number of physicians and surgeons—including specific medical and surgical specialties that are vital for vulnerable populations—is in decline. Some of the medical and surgical specialties that treat conditions more common in older Americans…are among those most significantly impacted by potential shortages.

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How to Insert Emotion Into Major Gifts

NonProfit PRO

Whether you are in social services, relief and development, education, the environment, some form of medical research or care, or any of the scores of nonprofit causes that exist today, no matter what it is you do, you can feel deeply about it. You just need to let yourself do it. .

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