| TIMA New York
Striving to "give something back to the
community" is the founding principle of Tzu-Chi New York branch. Tzu-Chi New York
members have devoted themselves to serving needy people locally. With its strong manpower
of both volunteer professionals and non-professionals, the branch has held a series of on
going projects:
- Saturday Mobile Clinic
In partnership with the Elmhurst Hospital in New York City, Tzu-Chi New York provides
medical services to low-income families without health insurance. Basic blood tests and
referral services are also offered to the patients. The mobile clinic is now well know
among local communities through word of mouth by patients whom it has served.
- Health Consultation and Blood Pressure Check
- Bone Marrow Donor Drives
Since the establishment of Tzu-Chi Marrow Donor Registry for patients in need of bone
marrow transplant, Tzu-Chi New York has been actively educating and recruiting marrow
donors. In addition to conducting presentations and donor driives at as many community
events as they can attend, New York members often assist patients and their families in
the donor search process and provide spiritual support. This year, the branch also started
a "walk in" donor program for people who are not able to attend schedualed
drives.
- Health Education Seminars
- Annual Heath Fair
- Flu Shot Service
Like all Tzu-Chi missions, these services are made possible by a group of dedicated
volunteer doctors, nurses, and administrative staff. Many of them are volunteers who
regularly participate in more than one activity. They often sacrifice their weekends or
even break's between work shifts to serve the needy.
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