Medical Outreach Program
AmeriCares Medical Outreach Program donates medical products to U.S.-based health care professionals bringing medical care to disadvantaged or isolated areas. The services offered by these field volunteers range from primary care to sophisticated surgeries. In 2009, the Medical Outreach Program donated more than $39 million worth of medicines and supplies to 1,000 volunteer trips treating patients in 79 countries. AmeriCares Medical Outreach Program was also expanded to provide surgical support for U.S. residents who cannot afford orthopedic procedures such as knee or hip replacements.
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