08/12/2025
Have you ever been to a hospital with almost no resources?
Where power outages are a daily reality. Where running water is unreliable. There’s no A/C, and patients rely on their families to bring them food—because the hospital can’t provide it.
Delivering care in these conditions is incredibly challenging. You never know from one day to the next what supplies, electricity, or support systems will be available. And yet—despite all of this—the patients are among the most patient, gracious, and resilient I’ve ever encountered. They accept care with quiet strength and deep gratitude.
After returning from Malawi and Kenya, I find myself overwhelmed by the contrast. In the U.S., I have access to what feels like unlimited medical resources. And while our system has its flaws, it’s also a gift I’ve taken for granted.
I’m reminded not only to be grateful—but also to be mindful of how we use what we have.
Let this be a call to action:
Appreciate the privilege of access. Waste less. Support global health initiatives. And never forget that quality care should be a right—not a luxury—no matter where you are in the world.
