A doctor in her residency at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto was not too busy to remember her old boss at a fast food restaurant and take the time to send a thank-you note three years later.
A doctor, who was called suddenly to perform brain surgery during a life-threatening emergency, had only one option for transportation leaving the hospital where he was located, he had to walk. Up hills and (mostly falling) down hills, wearing only scrubs and slip on shoes, Dr. Zenko Hrynkiw trudged on through the wintery mix to the main road where traffic was at a dead stop. After walking six miles he finally reached a passable roadway where a salesman picked him up to deliver him to Trinity Medical Center.
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This inspiring amputee hasn't let a lack of legs keep her from saving the lives of the people in her village.
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In order to change India's public perception of women, 17,000 medical officials are pledging to deliver baby girls for free or a discounted price.
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According to this Indian doctor, no contagious sickness can withstand the contagious effects of Charlie Chaplin-induced laughter.
The innovative project has already helped female doctors treat over 550,000 needy patients across the country.
When an elderly plane passenger went into respiratory arrest on the plane, there was no ventilator to keep oxygen pumping into her lungs – so these two heroic doctors built their own.
Dr. Ramana Rao has been offering free medical treatment to people for over 44 years - and he never charges a dime for his services.
Darnisha Ladd was in dire straits at the hospital when her sister suddenly remembered that she had taken a Snapchat video that would save her life.
This compassionate neurosurgeon is becoming famous on social media for all the right reasons.
These researchers are trying to find practical ways to curb opioid abuse in America - and they recently found success through letters.
The intriguing new study highlights how avoiding invasive appendectomy surgery can be far safer and cost-effective for patients.
This Bangladeshi doctor's ingenious device only costs $1.25 to make, but it has already saved hundreds of lives, and will save probably thousands more.
The coalition of doctors and nurse practitioners wanted to atone for their part in causing financial distress amongst their patients.
Dean LaBarba had only finished with school one month before his skills were put to the test on a 12-hour flight over the Atlantic Ocean.
This 8-year-old Syrian refugee has been given a whole new lease on life after a Turkish doctor saw photos of her using tin cans for prosthetic legs.
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