Local refugee nonprofit seeks Haitian health workers and volunteers
MINNEAPOLIS, January, 14, 2009 - The American Refugee Committee, based in Minneapolis, is currently responding to the disaster in Haiti after the devastating earthquake that hit the country on January 12. The ARC is looking for employees and volunteers for short and long term assignments.
Let’s not become Minnesota-Used-to-Care
MINNEAPOLIS, February 6, 2009 – Legislators from both sides of the aisle addressed physician concerns at Day at The Capitol Thursday.
BMP posts vacancies for three congressional districts
MINNEAPOLIS, November 6, 2008—There are three vacancies on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice starting January 1, 2009 for physicians residing in the third, fourth and eighth congressional districts.
Consider a family service sabbatical in Africa
MINNEAPOLIS, October 16, 2008— NGOabroad, a service group that places volunteers in frugal situations internationally, says that a stint of medical service in Africa can be a powerful experience for physicians and their families.
Health Volunteers Overseas newsletter
MINNEAPOLIS, September 4, 2008—This month's issue highlights volunteer opportunities for orthopaedic surgeons, burn management specialists, pediatricians, internists, dermatologists and nurse educators.
Future Doctors program seeks mentors
Minnesota's Future Doctors program is seeking physician volunteers for its student shadowing program. To learn more, visit http://www.meded.umn.edu/futuredocs or contact Jo Peterson at 612/625-7951.
Mentor Minneapolis High School Students
The MMA’s Minority and Cross Cultural Affairs Committee launched a program to encourage minority students to consider careers in medicine in 2006 that has since been taken over by the MMA's Medical Students Section.
WHO tackles problem of surgical safety
MINNEAPOLIS, June 17, 2008—The World Health Organization (WHO) World Alliance for Patient Safety is undertaking a major new mission, “Safe Surgery Saves Lives.”
Lecture to examine social justice in health care
MINNEAPOLIS, April 8, 2008—Is health care a right or a privilege? If it is a right, what limits, if any, can be imposed on individuals for the sake of the population's health? Minnesota State University-Mankato Professor of Nursing Sue Ellen Bell will examine these questions and others during a lecture at St. Olaf College April 9 that will focus on social justice and the health-care industry.
Healthcare Volunteers Overseas wants you
MINNEAPOLIS, March 6, 2008—Why volunteer overseas? People volunteer for selfish and altruistic reasons – they want to learn, grow, have an adventure, and help others.