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Many of residents in Houston's diverse community lack regular access to health care. Azeb Yusuf, an outreach coordinator with Bee Busy Wellness Center, has been able to build trust among the community's Ethiopian residents. "I come as a Bee Busy Health member, and also one of them. I came as a refugee to this country, too," she said. Yusuf stands in front of a mobile health unit, donated by Direct Relief, which was being used to provide health services beyond health center walls (Photo by Donnie Hedden for Direct Relief)

Texas

Building Bridges of Trust into Houston’s Ethiopian Community

Stephanie Espinosa, a case manager at Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program, known as MEHOP, in Bay City, Texas, speaks about her work in behavioral health. Espinosa recently underwent training with the Texas Association of Community Health Centers around how to best treat patients that have survived violence, parental separation or abuse. "Trauma effects everybody. We didn’t ask for it, but we have to move forward with it," Espinosa said. (Photo by Donnie Hedden for Direct Relief)

Texas

Texas Health Centers Embrace New Strategies for Treating Trauma

Medical aid for communities threatened by Tropical Storm Barry is prepared for delivery at Direct Relief's California warehouse. (Photo/Tony Morain)

Hurricane Barry

As Tropical Storm Barry Nears Gulf, FedEx & Direct Relief Mobilize Aid

Busy Bee Wellness Center's mobile unit on the move. Direct Relief provided the Federally Qualified Health Center, based in Houston, with funding for a new unit after Hurricane Harvey. (Photo by Donnie Hedden for Direct Relief)

Hurricane Harvey

After Harvey, Texans Are Taking Their Health Care to Go

The community of Mexico Beach, Florida, was devastated by Hurricane Michael's impact in October, 2018. Direct Relief delivered emergency medical supplies to first responders, and is expanding hurricane preparedness efforts this year. (Photo by Zack Wittman for Direct Relief)

Hurricanes

Recent Storms Still at Forefront as New Hurricane Season Looms

Parts of Jefferson City, Missouri, were seriously damaged by tornadoes that swept through the area this week. (Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Public Safety)

Tornadoes

Missouri Reels from Deadly Tornadoes

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After responding to California's devastating 2018 wildfire season, Direct Relief began stockpiling N95 respirators so they're at the ready for public distribution for future responses. Wildfires can send particles and debris into the air, which can exacerbate respiratory issues and contribute to long-term health impacts, which researchers are just beginning to discover. (Lara Cooper/Direct Relief)

Wildfires

The N95 Mask: A User’s Guide

State officials tour Direct Relief's cold room, which stores temperature-sensitive medications like insulin and vaccines, within the organization's 155,000-square-foot warehouse. Officials and staff met Wednesday to discuss how to better respond to future emergencies in California. (Tony Morain/Direct Relief)

California

California Public Health, Emergency Management Officials Visit Direct Relief

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