WHAT WE DO
Medical Bridges is committed to making a difference in global healthcare. We focus on repurposing surplus medical supplies and equipment to provide aid to underserved communities around the world. Whether in conflict zones or disaster-affected areas, our team is committed to addressing the specific healthcare needs of the recipients.
2024 IMPACT STATISTICS
$11,932,763
TOTAL VALUE
479,393 lbs
TOTAL WEIGHT
240
TONS
58
CONTAINER COUNT
2023-2024 CUMULATIVE IMPACT
$24,516,228
TOTAL VALUE
1,011,370 lbs
TOTAL WEIGHT
505
TONS
119
CONTAINER COUNT
WHY MEDICAL BRIDGES
Medical Bridges is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing medical waste and improving healthcare access worldwide. Through strategic partnerships, efficient logistics, and a commitment to sustainability, Medical Bridges transforms surplus medical supplies and equipment into life-saving aid for communities in need.
WHY MEDICAL BRIDGES STANDS OUT
🔹 Expanding Global Impact with shipments to over 100 countries, Medical Bridges maximizes every dollar donated, ensuring medical resources reach those who need them most.
🔹 Powerful Partnerships collaborating with major corporations and NGOs, strengthens our ability to deliver critical aid.
🔹 Rapid Response to crises from conflict zones like Ukraine to disaster-stricken areas, Medical Bridges swiftly stages and loads medical equipment and supplies, based on needs of recipients.
🔹 Sustainability & Waste Reduction by redirecting surplus medical supplies from landfills to hospitals and clinics, we champion environmental sustainability while improving healthcare access.
🔹 Engaging Communities & Raising Awareness through volunteer efforts, corporate involvement, and collaborations with institutions like the Baker Institute and the World Affairs Council, we foster education and advocacy in global health.
Join us in bridging the healthcare gap - one shipment at a time.
HOW IT BEGAN
In 1997, Dr. Patti Brock and Margaret Goetz embarked on a medical mission to a remote, mountainous region of El Salvador, determined to diagnose, treat, and heal underserved communities.
After a long journey, they finally arrived at the clinic where they would spend the week assisting local doctors and caring for patients. But as soon as they stepped inside, they faced a heartbreaking reality—hundreds of patients in desperate need of care, yet a dire shortage of medical supplies and equipment.
Despite their expertise and willingness to help, they lacked the essential tools to provide proper treatment. It was a moment of clarity: access to healthcare should never depend on access to supplies. From this challenge, Medical Bridges was born—a mission to bridge the gap between surplus and scarcity, ensuring that life-saving medical resources reach those who need them most.