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The Vellore CMC Foundation supports the Christian Medical College of Vellore, India, one of the largest health care institutions in the world. #Edison2India5K

New York, NY
Joined May 2013
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Run or walk, dash or dally — your strides save lives in India’s underserved communities. Join us Sept. 6 in Edison, NJ! Register today: runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Edison… #Edison2India5K
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A fun event for runners and walkers in the Edison, NJ area. Check out their fun prizes and auction items going live next week. #Edison2India5K
16 Days until the inaugural Edison to India 5K race in Edison, NJ (Sept 6th) Join us for a fun and impactful walk/run supporting lifesaving care in India through CMC Vellore. Click the link for more information and to register. Edison2India5K.org #Edison2India5K
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Always spend time with those who encourage you to bloom.
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#edison2india5K - I can think of no better way to start off the fall season than with a run, jog or stroll through a lovely Edison, NJ neighborhood for an extraordinary cause. YOUR STRIDES can SAVE LIVES! Check out edison2india5k.org to learn more. Worth it!
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This year, we celebrate our milestone 125th year! Journey through time with us as we uncover little known facts from CMC's fascinating #history in this series. #CMCVelloreDidYouKnow #125YearsofCMCVellore @FriendsVellore @VCMCFoundation
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Historic #Partnership agreement signed with Azim Premji Foundation yesterday to set up new medical college & teaching hospital at Chittoor Campus; Foundation to extend 500 crore #grant as part of agreement, which builds on an association that began in 2020, during pandemic years.
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Plug-and-Train Robot (PLUTO) stroke rehab robot developed by CMC Vellore & @iitmadras launched thru Technology Transfer Office at CMC Vellore Affordable, portable device for hand movement therapy, making #neurorehabilitation accessible to stroke survivors #strokerehabilitation
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USAID-ASHA #grant: Ophthalmic surgical simulator & surgical equipment to prevent curable blindness - for dept of #Ophthalmology to enhance surgical & clinical skills of specialists in training; for #prevention of blindness among the unreached, especially #women. @VCMCFoundation
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CMC's College of #Nursing secures 'A' grade from @NAAC_India for academic #excellence; first stand-alone nursing college in India to get this score. Unique model @ CON CMC ensures high standards of nursing #education as faculty with PG degrees both teach & practise nursing.
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Leading virologist @GKangInd talks to @TOIIndiaNews as she prepares to take up position of director, global health @gatesfoundation. About 40 yrs @ CMC - "As a microbiologist, virologist & professor, I have had an immensely fulfilling & satisfying journey. bit.ly/3lCMTbF
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.@USAID & @OffCMCVellore set up an advanced #simulation lab for training #healthcare staff on #maternal and #neonatal care. The lab incorporates American best practices in protocols & #patientsafety. USAID also facilitated cutting-edge commodities and equipment for the hospital.
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'Why are these tropical diseases still neglected? What's coming in the way of their elimination?' @NatureInd & @DNDi spotlights neglected #tropical #diseases in a podcast featuring @PriscillaRupali & Winsely Rose from @OffCMCVellore with 3 other speakers. bit.ly/3iczy8t
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India has one nurse for every 670 persons, falling 4.3 million short of the World Health Organisation (WHO)-prescribed number of three nurses for every 1,000 persons. Read more at: economictimes.indiatimes.com…
#GIVINGTUESDAY! We are now just six scholarships away from reaching our goal of providing 20 students with the opportunity to attend the CMC College of Nursing! Whether you can donate $5 or $100 every donation helps. conta.cc/3OJ5jlv
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On Marie Curie's Birthday ,celebrating the women in Radiation Oncology @OffCMCVellore @MedicalCollege #WeWhoCurie #MarieCurie #RadiationOncology
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Join us on Thurs. (11th) for the Ida Scudder Humanitarian Oration to listen to Rani & @DrAbhayBang, founders of @SearchGad, as they talk of their inspiring work among the rural poor of Gadricholi, Maharashtra. Organised by @OffCMCVellore & @VCMCFoundation bit.ly/3zsC3Z0
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Thrilled that @OffCMCVellore, India's premier medical institution, has inaugurated a new campus for Specialty Care. @PSampathkumarMD & I visited this beautiful state of the art hospital as it neared completion earlier this year. CMC, Vellore is a treasure. We are proud alumni.
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Azim Premji, Founder-Chair of @Wipro, asks: What is the magic of CMC? He goes on to answer the question during his speech for the Ida Scudder Humanitarian Oration, delivered at @OffCMCVellore in Dec '21. bit.ly/3LlZd7c @VCMCFoundation #nottobeservedbuttoserve #pandemic