Empowering Mothers with Compassionate Care In Kalukembe, Angola, women demonstrate incredible strength despite facing devastating losses during pregnancy. MedSend-supported OB-GYN Dr. Priscila Cummings leads a transformative Maternal Health initiative that provides a safe haven—Casa de Esperança—for high-risk mothers. This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the resilience of these women and the hope they inspire. “Women in […]
Providing Compassionate Care to South Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia Dr. Tim Love, a MedSend Grant Recipient and participant in The Longevity Project, has spent years serving South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia. His work sheds light on the immense challenges faced by these vulnerable communities and highlights the critical need for compassionate medical care and spiritual […]
Happy Easter! I love everything about this season—except the candy-filled, plastic, and stuffed distractions that often accompany it. Without Easter, the Christian faith would not exist. It is the heart of our belief—the blessing and the redemption story. My pastor in Connecticut used to ask every Easter, “How do we know that Jesus rose from the tomb?” His answer? […]
Empowering Healing and Hope in Ethiopia Meet Dr. Getiso Tarekegn, a MedSend National Scholar and resident in the PAACS program at Soddo Hospital in Ethiopia. In this heartfelt video, Dr. Tarekegn expresses his deep appreciation for MedSend’s support, which makes his training as a general surgeon possible. Every surgery, clinic visit, and hospital round is an […]
Training National Doctors in Kenya: Dr. Carol Spears’ Mission When Dr. Carol Spears transitioned from a corporate career to medicine, she never imagined that God would lead her to impact global healthcare in such a profound way. Today, she serves at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya, helping to equip the next generation of national doctors through […]
A Calling to Heal and Serve For Dr. Faith Lelei, medicine has always been more than just treating physical ailments—it’s a tool for evangelism and a way to share God’s love. “We are passionate about using healthcare as a tool for evangelism and reaching out to many, not only in Kenya but even beyond,” she […]
MedSend CEO, Rick Allen, was featured as a keynote speaker at this month’s M3 Conference in Houston. Rick passionately shared MedSend’s vision for the National Scholars Program and outlined our strategic roadmap for addressing the growing global need for skilled national physicians. During his presentation, Rick emphasized how MedSend is uniquely positioned to equip and […]
Burundi faces a severe shortage of doctors, with most specialists concentrated in the cities and many healthcare professionals leaving the country due to economic hardship. Dr. Boaz Niyinyumva, a MedSend-supported physician, is working to change this by training national doctors and helping to launch a Family Medicine residency program. His mission is not only to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MedSend Welcomes Christopher Pfeiffer as Vice President for Development, Northeast/Midwest Fort Mill, SC – February 2025 – MedSend is pleased to announce that Christopher Pfeiffer has joined the organization as Vice President for Development, Northeast/Midwest. With over 20 years of nonprofit and ministry experience, including fundraising, donor cultivation, and event planning, Christopher brings a […]
Answering the Call to Serve Dr. Perry Jansen’s journey began with a heartfelt prayer overlooking the Olympic Mountains, seeking God’s direction. Shortly after, he and his family felt the undeniable pull toward medical missions in Malawi, one of the poorest nations in the world. “God loosened our grip on our plans and opened a path […]
