IU Global Health Equity
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We are preparing the next generation of local, national and global health leaders to improve health and human flourishing in underserved areas worldwide
Indianapolis, Indiana
Joined June 2012
Across the world, community health workers serve as a trusted source for health education, social support, and navigating health and social services. Research shows that these professionals address gaps in health care and lower health care costs.
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Considering his upbringing, it’s no surprise that Chandy John, MD—appointed as a distinguished professor at @IUMedSchool in 2024—was inspired to pursue medicine as his career. Read more about his global health leadership:
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Through @ampathkenya, Jane von Gaudecker, PhD., RN, @IUnursing and Chrispine Owuor Oduor, MBChB, MMed, @MoiMedicine @MTRHofficial, are working to close the massive epilepsy treatment gap in western Kenya: #internationalepilepsyday
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RT @IUCancerCenter: Cervical cancer is largely preventable and treatable when detected early. Yet, racial and ethnic minorities face higher…
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RT @AndreaLConroy: Elevated uric acid is linked to mortality and cognitive impairment in children with severe malaria
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RT @IndianaUniv: The @IUNorthwest Dental Hygiene Program is partnering with the @AmerDentalAssn to give kids a reason to smile. The annu…
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Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition Dr. John. We are so grateful for your global health leadership:
Chandy John, MD, embodies his parents' philosophy of serving the underserved. Although John doesn't see his new appointment as a distinguished professor at @IUMedSchool as a solo achievement, his impact shows it's well deserved. Read his story:
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This exciting new initiative with our partners at AMPATH Kenya will improve care for people in western Kenya:
On Monday, AMPATH portable point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training commenced with healthcare workers at Webuye County Hospital in Bungoma County, the first of 6 POCUS Innovation Centers. Additional training and distribution of POCUS probes will follow.
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Congratulations to all of our AMPATH partners for this new initiative to use portable point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to improve care for people in western Kenya:
Portable point-of-care ultrasound is used by healthcare workers & clinicians to take quick, real-time images inside the body, often at a patient's bedside. It helps answer questions such as if the heart is pumping properly or baby is positioned correctly.
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Are you a doctor or global health researcher looking for a new challenge in the new year? Learn more about these opportunities: Director of Research Pediatric Team Leader Internal Medicine Team Lead Associate Site Director (Hematology-Oncology)
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A gathering to remember and celebrate Loraine's life will be held Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Faith Church, 9125 North College Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana. Livestream of the service is at
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RT @CUGHnews: Join the global health community at #CUGH2025 in Atlanta! Thank you, @ASPPHtweets, for featuring this year’s conference in yo…
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Are you a doctor or global health researcher looking for a new challenge in the new year? Learn more about these opportunities: Director of Research Pediatric Team Leader Internal Medicine Team Lead Associate Site Director (Hematology-Oncology)
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Are you a doctor or global health researcher looking for a new challenge in the new year? Learn more about these opportunities: Director of Research Pediatric Team Leader Internal Medicine Team Lead Associate Site Director (Hematology-Oncology)
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You can DOUBLE your gift to @ampathkenya between now and the end of the year. Your gift will provide care, train healthcare providers and support research. Gifts to the AMPATH Kenya Operating Fund will be doubled up to $100K by generous donors.
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Knocking Down the Gate: Towards a Shared Definition of Development @IUMedSchool 2nd-year student Ryan McArdle reflects on his experience in Bangladesh, his summer spent at @ampathkenya and the importance of local leadership in defining development.
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With a friendship built on chai and samosas, Dr. Loice Sitienei and Dr. Matt Johnson are growing the long-standing @ampathkenya radiology collaboration with new education and care efforts @MoiMedicine & @MTRHofficial in Kenya. @IUMedSchool @IURadiology
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