In collaboration with the Vellore CMC Foundation, CMC has been actively engaged in the roll-out of a USAID American Schools and Hospital Abroad (ASHA) funded program targeted at “Improving Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes”. The project aims to improve the birthing conditions and delivery outcomes for all mothers, while also focusing on the health of …
The Vellore CMC Foundation is grateful to its community of friends and supporters for the incredible show of compassion and charity in 2020. Together, we were able to accomplish extraordinary acts of kindness that brought hope and healing to health care providers and patients alike. In recognition of this generosity, the Foundation held its inaugural …
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At the Vellore CMC Foundation, as throughout the rest of the world, 2020 was a year like no other. While we were presented with extraordinary challenges, we were also reminded of the incredible power of community. Throughout the year, we found solace in the compassion and commitment of our CMC Community – that of CMC Vellore, …
In 2012, the Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC) and the United States-based organization, Vellore CMC Foundation, joined hands to establish the Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration. The objective of this partnership was to perpetuate the legacy of Dr. Ida Sophia Scudder by honoring individuals who exemplify her courage, compassion, integrity, and character, in order …
In 2010, with the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Gates Foundation), the India Vaccinology Course or INDVAC, was implemented at the Christian Medical College, Vellore (CMC) as an educational method to address the need for knowledge and research in the field of Vaccinology. The course has been conducted consecutively every year for …
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Renews Support for a Vaccinology Course at CMC Read More »
“In the Covid-era, businesses must — and will — play an essential role in dealing with the hardships created by the pandemic. But to do so, they must also recognize how the ground has shifted under them: Inclusivity is more important than ever; there’s pressure on leaders to weigh social outcomes, as well as economic …
When Business as Usual Isn’t Working, Look to Nonprofits for Inspiration Read More »
In 2018 Sujata Srinivasan, daughter of a CMC patient, personally witnessed the compassionate care that defines CMC. The experience left a lasting impression that inspired her to start a GoFundMe campaign in support of the doctors and nurses who had shown her and her mother compassion and humanity. In the campaign summary page, Sujata writes …
Personal Experience at CMC Inspires Launch of GoFundMe Campaign for CMC Health Workers Read More »
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world at an alarming rate, the Christian Medical College, Vellore is taking aggressive action to prepare for the pandemic and ensure that care is available for everyone seeking help. CMC’s emergency response plan calls for an investment of $456,000 over the next couple of weeks to set up …
CMC Follows Government’s Lead in its Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Read More »
Members of the Vellore CMC Foundation staff and board (John Riehl, Deepika Srivastava, and Dr. James Taylor) were active participants at the Reformed Church in America’s (RCA’s), Global Mission 2020 Conference held in Orlando, Florida from January 16-18, 2020. The Conference focused on “Celebrating the past and imagining God’s future”. Reciprocal relationships in the mission field …
CMC, Scudder Family, and Reformed Church in America Reunite at RCA Mission 2020 Read More »
Through the generosity of CMC alumni, the Scudder family, friends, and faith community, the Foundation continued to provide transformational support to CMC and to its many programs in support of the poor and disadvantaged. Due to the successful outcome of five CMC-focused fundraising initiatives in 2019, the Foundation sent $975,954 to CMC to support the …
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