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New Study: Wildfires Cause Months-Long Delays in Medical Care for At-Risk Californians

Research

New Study: Wildfires Cause Months-Long Delays in Medical Care for At-Risk Californians

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June 11, 2025

Collapsed buildings following the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake left many in urgent need of medical care. People with kidney conditions are especially vulnerable during earthquakes due to crush injuries and disrupted access to dialysis and essential medications. (Credit: Direct Relief)

Health and Wellness

Global Initiative Launched To Protect Kidney Patients During Crises and Emergencies

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May 24, 2025

Jane Lynch Stars in New Public Service Announcement for Direct Relief

Philanthropy

Jane Lynch Stars in New Public Service Announcement for Direct Relief

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May 21, 2025

Direct Relief CEO Byron Scott (left) receives the Seoul Peace Prize from Jaeho Yeom

Awards and Rankings

Direct Relief Accepts 2025 Seoul Peace Prize for Global Humanitarian Impact

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May 7, 2025

Health staff at Venice Family Clinic work with a patient. The health center was one of 15 recipients in the latest round of funding supporting health services in the aftermath of Los Angeles-area wildfires. (Photo courtesy of Venice Family Clinic/Barbara Grover)

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief Announces $2.7 Million To Expand Healthcare Access to Los Angeles Residents

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April 19, 2025

Direct Relief Names Outgoing Salesforce President & CFO Amy Weaver As Next Chief Executive Officer

Philanthropy

Direct Relief Names Outgoing Salesforce President & CFO Amy Weaver As Next Chief Executive Officer

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March 11, 2025

For Unhoused People in Malibu, Wildfires Exacerbate Needs

Health and Wellness

For Unhoused People in Malibu, Wildfires Exacerbate Needs

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March 5, 2025

Dentists provide services to a patient in Chicago.

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief’s Medical Donations for U.S. Healthcare Safety Net Exceed $2 Billion

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November 22, 2023

Teva To Provide Second Round of Funding to Clinics in California, Florida and New Jersey as Part of $2 Million Commitment Through Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Program

Philanthropy

Teva To Provide Second Round of Funding to Clinics in California, Florida and New Jersey as Part of $2 Million Commitment Through Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Program

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October 26, 2023

Direct Relief and the Baxter International Foundation Announce the 2023 Transformative Innovation Awards in Community Health

Philanthropy

Direct Relief and the Baxter International Foundation Announce the 2023 Transformative Innovation Awards in Community Health

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October 4, 2023

A woman and an infant smile in a doctor's office at a community health center.

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief and The Pfizer Foundation Support 19 Programs To Improve Infectious Disease Care in the United States

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August 30, 2023

A young child smiles while being held by their mother at a mobile clinic held in Ukraine.

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief Delivers $1 Billion in Donated Medicine and Medical Supplies to Ukraine

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August 29, 2023

orange tubs of medicine in a warehouse

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief Commits Initial $500,000 for Maui Fire Response, Continues Emergency Deliveries of Medical Essentials

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August 15, 2023

4GRxANTED Campaign Generates Millions of Doses of Generic Medicine for Patients in Need

Health and Wellness

4GRxANTED Campaign Generates Millions of Doses of Generic Medicine for Patients in Need

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May 12, 2023

U.S. Mental Health Access Program Expands Medicine Donation to Seven New States

Health and Wellness

U.S. Mental Health Access Program Expands Medicine Donation to Seven New States

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May 4, 2023

A pharmacist at Cape Fear Clinic

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief’s ReplenishRx Increases Access to Donated Medicine for People Unable to Afford It

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March 16, 2023

relief aid pallets

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief Commits $3 Million for Turkey and Syria Earthquake Response

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February 11, 2023

Lilly Supports Direct Relief’s Efforts To Expand Access to Medicines by Improving Cold Chain Capacity

Health and Wellness

Lilly Supports Direct Relief’s Efforts To Expand Access to Medicines by Improving Cold Chain Capacity

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January 27, 2023

Direct Relief shipped more than 1

Awards and Rankings

Direct Relief Ranked 5th Largest U.S. Charity in 2022 by Forbes

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December 15, 2022

3 people having a meeting

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief Announces $7.9 Million Humanitarian Aid Package for Ukraine

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December 14, 2022

Person in Ukraine unloads boxes of IV fluids from a truck.

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief Works With Ukrainian Ministry of Health and Global Drug Makers to Deliver 890 Tons of Medical Aid to Ukraine

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August 24, 2022

A pallet of medical aid from Direct Relief for Ukraine.

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief Delivers Seven-Week Supply of Long-Acting Insulin to Ukraine, Donated by Lilly

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August 17, 2022

Patient sits across a table from a healthcare provider

Health and Wellness

Direct Relief, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and Teva Pharmaceuticals Advance Access to Behavioral Health Services

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June 9, 2022