﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:49:32 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>HUSBAND-WIFE MEDICAL TEAM JOIN BATTLE AGAINST CHOLERA EPIDEMIC</title><link>http://news.cision.com/medical-teams-international/r/husband-wife-medical-team-join-battle-against-cholera-epidemic,g530226</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision286727</guid><description><![CDATA[(PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 2, 2010)—The cholera outbreak in Haiti is worsening. So, Medical Teams International is sending its sixth team to Haiti tomorrow to treat more infected patients. The team includes several veteran volunteers, including husband and wife duo from Portland; Drs. Mary Burry and Tom Hoggard.
"The situation within Port-au-Prince is escalating," reported Ted Steinhauer, Haiti country director for Medical Teams International. "We are finding bodies in the streets, particularly by the waterfront and in the densely populated areas. There are now full-time vehicles combing the]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:01:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medical teams international mobilizes medical volunteers to battle spreading cholera</title><link>http://news.cision.com/medical-teams-international/r/medical-teams-international-mobilizes-medical-volunteers-to-battle-spreading-cholera,g523690</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision282165</guid><description><![CDATA[(PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 6, 2010)—Hurricane Tomas dumped several inches of rain on Haiti. "Haiti is under water," reported Ted Steinhauer, Medical Teams International country director.

The resulting flooding is spreading cholera in areas in northwest Haiti once thought to be under control. Officials reported 550 new cases of cholera.

Medical Teams International began to mobilize medical volunteers today to LaPointe Hospital to help stop the spread of cholera. Roads are impassable between Port-au-Prince and Saint Marc, so medical volunteers and life-saving medicines are being transported]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:27:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SUPPORTERS HELP MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL RAISE MORE THAN $1.3 MILLION</title><link>http://news.cision.com/medical-teams-international/r/supporters-help-medical-teams-international-raise-more-than--1-3-million,g522959</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision281720</guid><description><![CDATA[(PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 2, 2010)—It was a night to remember. More than 700 volunteers, business leaders and local supporters helped Medical Teams International raise a record-setting $1.34 million at its Oct. 30 Great Adventure Dinner & Auction. 

“God blessed us in so many ways at our Great Adventure Auction last Saturday,” said Bas Vanderzalm, president of Medical Teams International. “The generosity and compassion of those who attended was overwhelming. We could not have done this without the incredible efforts of an amazing team of volunteers and staff.” 

“The gifts we received will]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:58:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medical Teams International Responds to Cholera Outbreak in Haiti</title><link>http://news.cision.com/medical-teams-international/r/medical-teams-international-responds-to-cholera-outbreak-in-haiti,g521166</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision280566</guid><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 26, 2010)—250 people have died and more than 3,100 people are suffering with Cholera in Haiti. Medical Teams International has sent an eight-person team who arrived today and will send a second team to Haiti starting Wed., Oct. 27. The teams will respond to this cholera crisis.

Up to 30 volunteer medical professionals, organized by Medical Teams International’s Haiti field office are living in tents on a beach near the cholera-infected area. Medical Teams International is working in four hospitals in order to provide quality care to people suffering from cholera.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:02:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DOUBLE YOUR HOLIDAY GIVING TODAY</title><link>http://news.cision.com/medical-teams-international/r/double-your-holiday-giving-today,g516341</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision277490</guid><description><![CDATA[Gifts that Save Lives Through Medical Teams International
(PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 5, 2010)—You can’t beat a holiday special like this. Every dollar you spend on items in the new Medical Teams International Gifts of Hope catalog will be doubled between now and Dec. 31, 2010.

For the third year in a row, an anonymous donor has partnered with Medical Teams International to help deliver twice as much lifesaving care and supplies into the hands of sick and suffering people.

The donor will give matching funds – up to $200,000 – for every dollar anyone spends purchasing gifts from the non-]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:36:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grand Rapids Physician Joins Team to Provide Care  In Haiti with Medical Teams International</title><link>http://news.cision.com/medical-teams-international/r/grand-rapids-physician-joins-team-to-provide-care--in-haiti-with-medical-teams-international,g510042</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision315115</guid><description><![CDATA[(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 1, 2010)—Dr. Gwen Unzicker, family practice doctor at Spectrum Health Medical Group, will join another doctor and two medical students to address ongoing health needs in Haiti beginning Friday, Sept. 3. The team will be part of a Medical Teams International outreach for two weeks.

The team will coordinate medical care from the Medical Teams International field office in Port-au-Prince which opened after the disaster struck. Since the earthquake, Medical Teams International has sent more than 100 medical professionals and provided more than $5 million in]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:11:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Physicians and Medical Students Provide Care for Haitians with Medical Teams International</title><link>http://news.cision.com/medical-teams-international/r/physicians-and-medical-students-provide-care-for-haitians-with-medical-teams-international,g510041</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision315114</guid><description><![CDATA[(SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 1, 2010)—Three volunteer Seattle medical professionals leave for Haiti on Friday, Sept. 3 to care for the ongoing health needs of the Haitian community. The team will coordinate medical care from the Medical Teams International field office in Port-au-Prince which opened after the disaster struck. The team will be in Haiti for two weeks.

Since the earthquake hit, Medical Teams International has sent more than 100 medical professionals and provided more than $5 million in medicines and other supplies for 186,000 people .

Team members include:

• Dr. Christine]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL RECEIVES GRANT FOR CONTINUED WORK AMONG REFUGEES IN SW UGANDA</title><link>http://news.cision.com/medical-teams-international/r/medical-teams-international-receives-grant-for-continued-work-among-refugees-in-sw-uganda,g505434</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision270974</guid><description><![CDATA[(PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 3, 2010) — Portland-based Medical Teams International has been awarded a $825,631 grant to continue their primary health care program in Nakivale Resettlement Camp in southwest Uganda. The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM) named Medical Teams International as the 12-month recipient of the grant.   

“We are grateful to receive this essential funding to continue our emergency and primary health care to women, children and families who have fled violence,” said Tammy Teske, Manager of Emergency Relief for Medical Teams International. “Without Medical]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:08:55 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>