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Tzu Chi first left its footprints in Ecuador in 2016 following the earthquake and flood there, establishing a strong bond with the South American country and its endearing people. It was clear from the beginning that the people of Ecuador lacked the medical care they so desperately needed. It was important to set up a […]
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At the heart of Tzu Chi is volunteerism, which goes hand in hand with Dharma Master Cheng Yen’s original vision, is to be of service to others, especially those less fortunate. By bringing together other nuns and the housewives who she taught, they were able to raise money over time, which brought hope to those […]
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The old saying that prevention is the best medicine is one that Tzu Chi medical volunteers believe in wholeheartedly as well as being compassionate about it. Through education, patients can learn to live healthy lives on a daily basis. We often hear about the benefits of eating healthy and proper nutrition, exercise, drinking enough water […]
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Tzu Chi medical volunteers serve many populations that are underprivileged and who lack the funds and medical insurance needed to receive care, including immigrant and undocumented populations. The free mobile clinic was onsite at the university campus in Fullerton, California, to serve those low-income families. Because many of the people are Latino and do not […]
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With the rise of homelessness in America also comes the need for various services to help this most disadvantaged and overlooked population. Those who are homeless are often in need of food, clothing and a place to lay their heads at night, a place to shelter them from the elements. But they also often are […]
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Many underprivileged people are able to receive much-needed medical, vision and dental care due to Tzu Chi’s free clinics and medical volunteers who give of their time to help. They provide a wide variety of services that many people would otherwise go without, which could lead to other medical issues, and that includes important dental […]
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If eyes are the windows to the soul, then it is ever so important that people take care of them. Just as it is important to take care of our general health and our dental health, vision care is equally important. Due to the high cost of medical and dental as well as vision, and […]
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Tzu Chi dental mobile clinics provide dental care to many underprivileged people who are unable to afford much-needed dental services. Whether it’s a basic dental checkup or major work such as dentures, our caring volunteers are there to provide services and, sometimes, a glimmer of hope with a new smile. Other times, Tzu Chi volunteers […]
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Michael Ma is a longtime dedicated dentist who not only had his own practice, for more than 20 years he devoted time to the Tzu Chi permanent free dental clinic in El Monte, California. His commitment to helping those who are underprivileged was sparked by a colleague, Dr. Richard Chang. Dr. Chang was the one […]
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The gift of life includes four treasures, according to Dharma Mater Cheng Yen. They include sleeping soundly, eating happily, laughing joyfully and working healthily. While here on earth, we all should be able to take part but we also should live beyond ourselves and help others. That sentiment also can carry on so that we […]
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With the passing of someone’s life, something good and positive can happen. That is true when it is related to body donation for medical purposes whereby the body can be a teacher. It is then not the end of a life but instead a new beginning whereby medical students can learn what is most important […]