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慈濟北加州分會醫療組

慈濟北加州分會醫療組. Tzu Chi Foundation USA Northwest Region Medical Services. What is “Tzu Chi”?. Tzu 慈 – “Compassion” Compassion exists in all. Chi 濟 – “Relief” We must reach out and help those who are suffering. About Tzu Chi Foundation. Founded by Master Cheng Yen in Taiwan in 1966

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慈濟北加州分會醫療組

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  1. 慈濟北加州分會醫療組 Tzu Chi Foundation USA Northwest Region Medical Services

  2. What is “Tzu Chi”? • Tzu慈 – “Compassion”Compassion exists in all. • Chi濟 – “Relief”We must reach out and help those who are suffering.

  3. About Tzu Chi Foundation • Founded by Master Cheng Yen in Taiwan in 1966 • International, non-profit charitable organization • Spiritual support and humanitarian services to all, regardless of race, nationality and religion. • Offices in 45 countries, services in 70+ countries • Volunteer-led, over 5 millions supporters • A United Nation NGO member

  4. Medical Services Taiwan • Tzu Chi General Hospitals • Medical Simulation Center • Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Registry International • Tzu Chi International Medical Association Northern California • Medical Outreach • Mobile Dental Clinic • Community Clinic

  5. Taiwan

  6. Tzu Chi General Hospitals

  7. Medical Simulation Center • Since Tzu Chi started the cadaver donation program in 1995, over 16,000 people have signed up to donate their bodies post-mortem. Tzu Chi performs a memorial service to pay the utmost respect for these “Silent Mentors.”

  8. Bone Marrow and Stem Cells Center • BTCSCC (Buddhist Tzu Chi Stem Cells Center), established in 1993 • One of the largest registries for Asian w/ 319,596 donors • Bone marrow: 1832 transplants in 27 countries • Stem cell: 38 transplants in 7 countries Donor Shu-Chin Lin (right), recipient Kyle Collao (left) and family at reunion, 2001

  9. International

  10. TIMA • TIMA (Tzu Chi International Medical Association, est. 1999) • 7,000 medical professional volunteers • Over 1MM patients served in 38 countries so far

  11. The Story of Lea and Rachel • 2003 – Lea and Rachel, conjoined at the chest and heart and both with cleft palates, are born in the Philippines and taken to Tzu Chi General Hospital in Taiwan for a successful separation. 2003 Lea (left) & Rachel (right) 2008

  12. Great Love Around the World Sichuan, China Sri Lanka Indonesia

  13. Northern California

  14. Medical Outreach Since 1995, Tzu Chi has been conducting medical outreach throughout Northern CA.

  15. Community Health Day Semi-annual event • Medical consultation • Blood tests • Health seminars

  16. Dialysis Support Group • Est. 2005 • 70 members • Bi-monthly meeting

  17. Mobile Dental Clinic

  18. Custom Made and Fully Equipped

  19. Dental Services Disadvantaged schools and community Support State Health Programs Homeless Shelters Medical outreaches

  20. Dental Services

  21. Community Clinic (future) • Planned for 2010 – Community Clinic for uninsured/low-income population in the South Bay Area. Tzu Chi Foundation’s new Office – future site of community clinic 2355 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95131

  22. Community Clinic (future) Community Clinic Site – 6000 sqft Aerial View of Tzu Chi Foundation’s New Office

  23. Community Clinic (future) Entrance to the Community Clinic

  24. Because of You, Yes We Can! Calling all Medical Professionals and Volunteers – With your support, we can make our community clinic in San Jose a reality in 2010. Please join us in serving people in need with compassion.

  25. Thank You Tzu Chi Foundation Northwest Region 175 Dempsey Road Milpitas, CA 95035 Tel: (408) 262-3389 Fax: (408) 262-3390 http://northerncal.us.tzuchi.org

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