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For many residents in Wilmington, Calif., it was unusual to see the Tzu Chi Medical Clinic, as some wondered exactly what it was and what it cost. It was like that for Antonia Rodriguez who had lived in the neighborhood for 27 years. After walking by the clinic many times and thinking the clinic would […]
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When Tzu Chi volunteer Jorge Chang saw that most all other countries were being served by some form of medical outreach but that Honduras had none, he knew something had to change. The disadvantaged in Honduras literally had no access to health care, and Chang was then on a mission to turn that around. The […]
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Medical outreach is of the utmost importance in places such as the Dominican Republic. In cities such as La Romana where many disadvantaged residents have no access to medical or dental care, Tzu Chi Medical Foundation’s volunteers bring relief to those suffering from a variety of ailments. Longtime Tzu Chi volunteer Debbie Chen has been […]
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In December 2017, Zacatepec, Mexico, residents received medical care for the first time since the Central Mexico earthquake that September. It caused serious damage to states located at the heart of Mexico and killed nearly 300 people. Many families living in Zacatepec, in the state of Morelos, have few financial resources and meager access to […]
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There is a quiet beauty to Tzu Chi’s medical relief missions. The free clinics and outreaches the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (or TIMA) hosts after a disaster strikes allow a diverse team of medical volunteers to connect with an equally diverse group of patients. Each comes from a different culture, set of beliefs, customs, […]
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The need for health care is great in many parts of the country, where many people are unable to afford it leaving them to go without important dental, medical and vision care. It is why Tzu Chi Medical Foundation offers free medical clinics such as the one in Coachella, California, with the help of The […]
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In the United States today, the average pair of glasses with eye exam can cost anywhere from roughly $200 to $550, according to CostHelper Health. For an entire family wearing them- particularly with young children whose prescriptions change with age- normal vision comes at a high price. Nayeshia Fleming from San Bernardino, California, knows this […]
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The luxury we see on the news, through an Instagram scroll, or hear about when we listen to a top 100 song is pervasive. Such lifestyles are sought after and often idealized in the 21st century. But, Los Angeles, the city at the epicenter of decadence, also leads a double life. According to CalMatters, income […]
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When we talk about success in any sector, Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates knows what’s up. The tech innovator’s approach to solving twenty-first century problems doesn’t always stem from new ideas; rather, they rely much more on common sense. “Treatment without prevention is simply unsustainable,” Gates affirms. It’s true; dealing with a problem that’s […]
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When a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rattled Central Mexico, it sent shockwaves throughout Mexico City, the capital, and surrounding states including Puebla, Mexico and Morelos. Within Morelos, the small, modest town of Jojutla was among the hardest hit. The town’s landmark belltower was destroyed in the quake, along with its local marketplace- one that drove Jojutla’s […]