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Health is a Human Right Americares

WebIt is defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the founding of the United Nations in Article 25, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the …

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Health Equity and Climate Resilience in U.S. Clinics Americares

WebJohnson & Johnson commits $2 million to help secure health care access for underserved communities vulnerable to climate change. Stamford, Conn. – April 20, …

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Climate Resilient Health Clinics Americares

WebThe Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Harvard Chan C-CHANGE) and Americares have collaborated to help …

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BD Supports National Health Equity Project for Free Clinics

WebStamford, Conn. – Dec. 9, 2021 – The global medical technology company, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), has committed $500,000 to improve quality of care and reduce …

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Diabetes and Hypertension Americares

WebA growing crisis, globally… Diabetes and hypertension can lead to serious health problems, often leading to disability and death.With the growing crisis of chronic disease in the …

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A Self-Care Guidebook for Frontline Workers

Web3 Burnout: a long-term stress reaction marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lack of sense of personal accomplishment. • Cognitive Symptoms.Thinking …

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Hurricane Ian: One Year Later, Clinics are Key to Recovery

WebHurricane Ian delivered a massive blow to central Florida communities, killing nearly 150 people and leaving damage estimated at $100 billion. Samaritan Health and …

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Americares Work in the United States Americares

WebEmergency Response. Americares maintains a constant state of readiness, so we can deploy quickly when disaster strikes. Our relief workers are among the first to respond to …

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U.S Programs Access to Medicines Americares

WebFree clinic support means patients don’t go without medication. Americares U.S Program provided $190M in health programs, medicine and medical supplies last year. We …

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#Health4Mom Maternal and Child Health Americares

WebTrauma from the disaster threatens moms, children and their health care providers. Americares supports a reporductive tent in Cianjur, Indonesia on November 26, 2022 …

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Dr. Julie Varughese Americares

WebAmericares Senior Vice President of Programs and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Julie Varughese oversees the organization’s health programs for people affected by poverty or …

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Learn More About Us and Our Work Americares

WebAmericares supports over 4,000 health centers in the U.S. and around the world. We work with our partners and the people we serve to ensure local stakeholders’ input helps …

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Americares Work for Health in Puerto Rico Americares

WebHealth Snapshot. According to the 2017 United States Census Bureau, 30 percent of Puerto Rico’s population at the time was over 55 years of age, and 24 percent were over 60 …

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Americares Work for Health in Guatemala Americares

WebRecognizing the enormous health care needs in the country, we work with the Guatemalan Order of Malta to ensure ongoing access to medicine for a network of health and social …

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Americares Free Clinics Americares

WebHere in our home state of Connecticut, where more than 172,000 residents live without health insurance, Americares operates four free clinics – in Danbury, Norwalk, Bridgeport …

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Medical Outreach: Best Practices Study

WebMEDICAL OUTREACH: BEST PRACTICES STUDY 3 that many charitable and non-profit organizations have ethical guidelines (p. 95). Thus, creating a framework of ethical …

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The Role of Free Clinics in the Era of Health Reform

WebThe Role of Free Clinics in the Era of Health Reform. Leslie McGuire, MSW and Kate Meehan, MPH, CPH. Published March 28, 2014. Free Clinic Overview. Free and …

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New Study on Reducing Disease Refugees Americares

WebStamford, Conn. – Feb. 11, 2021 – Americares and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, today announced the results of a new ground-breaking research …

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Americares Awards Over $100,000 in Grants to Texas Clinics

WebEffort to Help Free and Charitable Clinics Prepare for Severe Weather. Stamford, Conn. – Feb. 28, 2022 – Americares has awarded over $100,000 to six …

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