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Donald Trump · North Carolina

Trump administration denies North Carolina request for Hurricane Helene relief at level Biden approved

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FEMA denied North Carolina's request for the agency to match 100% of the state funds for Hurricane Helene cleanup, according to a letter.See the Story

United States · United States

Study Links Health Center Closures to Higher County Mortality Rates

The loss of Community Health Center, or CHC, sites in the United States is associated with a significant increase in county-level mortality, particularly in underserved areas, according to a new national study. The peer-reviewed study, which was published in April 2025 in Health Services Research, analyzed data from 3,142 U.S. counties between 2011 and 2019, and found that counties that lost CHC sites in 2014 experienced an average increase of 3…Read Article

Lviv · Lviv

Transformative Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Offers Hope to Ukrainian Patients

UKRAINE – A good day for Yaroslava Koshel — one of hundreds of Ukrainians living with cystic fibrosis, or CF — might include a walk in the park or exploring a new corner of her adopted hometown, Lviv. It might mean time with her mother unclouded by illness, quiet hours spent painting or imagining a future she once thought out of reach. CF is a genetic disease that damages the lungs, digestive system, and other organs. Until the development in 20…See the Story

In Urban Phoenix, Native Health Supports Tribal Communities – and Anyone Else Who Needs Care

Across the street from the site of the former Phoenix Indian School – one of hundreds of government-funded facilities focused on forcibly “assimilating” Native American children in the 19th through mid-20th centuries – stands the Central facility of Native Health. That’s not a coincidence. “We’ve all traditionally lived north of McDowell [a Phoenix neighborhood], up to the Indian school,” explained Walter Murillo, a member of the Choctaw people …Native American · Phoenix Read Article

Direct Relief Medical Oxygen Projects Completed in Libya and Colombia

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, hospitals around the world quickly realized they were hugely lacking in a seemingly simple treatment: oxygen, which plays a critical role in treating conditions like pneumonia, childbirth complications, surgical emergencies, and infectious diseases. As more and more people struggled to breathe, it became clear that having reliable access to quality medical oxygen often meant the difference between life and…Pandemic · Derna Read Article

As 2025 Hurricane Season Nears, Direct Relief Expands Disaster Response Strategy

As hurricanes, fueled by warming oceans, grow more destructive, reaching farther inland and striking with greater intensity, Direct Relief is expanding its disaster response strategy to meet rising humanitarian needs. While continuing its decades-long practice of prepositioning donated medicines ahead of hurricanes and delivering urgently needed medical supplies after disasters, Direct Relief is intensifying efforts to make vulnerable communitie…Hurricanes · Clearwater Read Article

Through Expanded Mental Health Services, Free Clinics Provide “a Light at the End of the Tunnel”

For Mary O’Dell, a counselor at St. Michael’s Medical Clinic in Anniston, Alabama, expanding mental health services is just the start of addressing what patients need. “So many feel like there are mental health services provided that will fit an issue or provide a solution, but it’s just touching it,” said O’Dell, who works at the free clinic. “We’re just starting to provide a service that has not been there for clients who have just been neglec…Anniston · Anniston Read Article

From Nightlife to Spin Cycles: NYC Mobile Clinic Meets Patients Where They Are

In Jackson Heights, Queens, one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the United States, a mobile medical unit quietly sets up outside a nightclub and begins its shift just as most clinics are closing. From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., the Community Healthcare Network, or CHN, mobile clinic offers primary care, STI testing, HIV prevention, vaccinations, and gender-affirming services to patients, including those who identify as immigrants, asylum …New York State · New York Read Article

Medical Aid Reaches Tornado-Impacted Communities in U.S.

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 590 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 17 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 1.6 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included therapies for rare disease management, prenatal vitamins, cold storage units for temperature-sensitive medications, diabetes management medications, personal protective equipmen…St. Louis, United States · St. Louis Read Article

Global Initiative Launched to Protect Kidney Patients During Crises and Emergencies

An international alliance of humanitarian and medical organizations is announcing the launch of a new initiative to protect kidney and dialysis patients in crisis settings around the world. The Global Humanitarian Kidney Support Initiative—a collaboration among Direct Relief, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the European Renal Association (ERA), and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN)—aims to ensure continuity of care for peop…Maryland · Maryland Read Article

A New Hospital in Rural Nepal Brings Disaster Resilience, Carbon Neutrality, and State-of-the-Art Care

After nearly a decade of focusing on disaster response, Dr. Aban Gautam had a new, ambitious goal: a hospital. It would be the beginning of a sustainable approach to disaster resilience and accessible healthcare in rural Nepal, he explained. Mountain Heart Nepal, the medical organization Dr. Gautam founded in 2015, was his and his colleagues’ response to a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that devastated many Nepali communities, killing more…Nepal · Nepal Read Article

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Trump administration denies North Carolina request for Hurricane Helene relief at level Biden approved

Study Links Health Center Closures to Higher County Mortality Rates

Transformative Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Offers Hope to Ukrainian Patients

In Urban Phoenix, Native Health Supports Tribal Communities – and Anyone Else Who Needs Care

Direct Relief Medical Oxygen Projects Completed in Libya and Colombia

As 2025 Hurricane Season Nears, Direct Relief Expands Disaster Response Strategy

Through Expanded Mental Health Services, Free Clinics Provide “a Light at the End of the Tunnel”

From Nightlife to Spin Cycles: NYC Mobile Clinic Meets Patients Where They Are

Medical Aid Reaches Tornado-Impacted Communities in U.S.

Global Initiative Launched to Protect Kidney Patients During Crises and Emergencies

A New Hospital in Rural Nepal Brings Disaster Resilience, Carbon Neutrality, and State-of-the-Art Care

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