IMC is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and medical relief programs. Last week, IMC sent a team of public health experts with experience in responding to international emergency and disaster situations to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is currently preparing to provide counseling and psycho-social services to those affected by the hurricane – an area in which it has extensive experience. IMC is also partnering with organizations like America’s Second Harvest to integrate its programs into existing shelter and feeding efforts.International Medical Corps is also a URJ partner in Tsunami Relief and Sudan Relief.

For more information on the International Medical Corps, please visit their Website at www.imcworldwide.org.