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Hung the Hero has a new heart and a bright future ahead!

Last week we shared the story of Hung, who was approved for heart surgery sponsorship. He also got a new name: his given name represented conflict and hatred. MEDIX Executive Director LaRelle Catherman suggested a new name for him to go with his new lease on life: it was decided to…
MEDRIX
April 13, 2016
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Hearts and Heroes: MEDRIX Going Beyond to Change Lives Forever

Here is a report "from the field" by our Safe Water Director Robert Catherman, who is currently in Vietnam with the MEDRIX team and participated first-hand in heart patient interviews. Please read his account below, and thank you to our supporters for changing lives in Vietnam in ways that MEDRIX…
MEDRIX
April 4, 2016
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MEDRIX Supports World Water Day on March 22!

Why a World Water Day? Young girl drinking out of MEDRIX-developed UV safe water system, 2006 World Water Day is an international observance and an opportunity to learn more about water related issues, be inspired to tell others and take action to make a difference. World Water Day dates back to the…
MEDRIX
March 15, 2016
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English Course for Nurses Completed!

In October 2015, MEDRIX Executive Director LaRelle Catherman led a nursing leadership course at National Pediatric Hospital in Vietnam, designed to empower and encourage head nurses of critical departments. Upon course completion, our partners asked MEDRIX project manager Ms. Ha to teach a conversational English course to the same group…
MEDRIX
January 28, 2016
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Holiday Giving: How to Easily Give Back During the Busy Holidays

    The generosity and support of our donors helps to ensure that MEDRIX is able to continually give back to children and families in Vietnam through our medical and education projects. We wouldn't be able to do it without you!  With the busy holidays upon us, there are some small…
MEDRIX
November 23, 2015
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Exciting New Heart Surgery Update!

Hung has a full and healthy life to look forward to after heart surgery Because of you, MEDRIX has been able to sponsor five heart surgeries for deserving children and adults in Vietnam--and ALL of them have been successful! Five more families are able to look forward to a happy…
MEDRIX
September 10, 2015
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Shop at AmazonSmile and support MEDRIX!

Did you know that it's never been easier to support MEDRIX? Now you can give back to kids and families in Vietnam, every time you shop! Shopping through AmazonSmile gives you the same online shopping experience that you're used to--and at the end of your purchase, Amazon donates 0.5% of…
MEDRIX
June 10, 2015
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Heart to Heart: MEDRIX’s Heart Surgery Inspiration

A Note from our Executive Director, LaRelle: Today the world lost a great and humble man, Dr. Lester Sauvage.  Although Dr. Sauvage has not 'practiced' for some time, his practice was always kindness and compassion to all of his patients, young and old.  I personally knew him through Seattle Children’s…
MEDRIX
June 5, 2015