BACKGROUND
The mission of
Palmetto Medical Initiative
is to provide quality, affordable
healthcare to people in need.
Founded in 2008, PMI was conceived by Matt Alexander, a veteran non-profit leader, and Dr. Ed O’Bryan, a physician and long-time medical missions director. While Ed divulged his passion for global medical missions, Matt saw an incredible potential for making a difference in the world through the mobilization of people in his community, all over a meal at Chick-fil-A. United by their common belief that a new way to treat underserved populations was possible, they organized a diverse group of collaborators and
supporters to form PMI and create an opportunity to test their vision.
The pair took their first team to Uganda for a site visit in 2009 and were overwhelmed by the apparent healthcare needs facing communities on the ground. By combining the resources available through globally-minded churches, universities, organizations and individuals, PMI Uganda was realized later that year. Through implementing a successful,
sustainable medical clinic on the ground in Uganda, PMI has been able to spread its wings into other valued communities across the world.
The success of the original clinic is due to the fact that PMI decided to create healthcare facilities that charged for services. In doing so each location would achieve true independence and sustainability. By offering quality care at a reasonable price, a self-sustaining loop of prevention, patronage and health could be established and consistently
employ individuals from the very population it intended to serve. In this manner, PMI is as much a cultural and economic revolution inside a community as it is a health care transformation.
THE FACES BEHIND PMI
Matt AlexanderExecutive Director//Co-Founder
Michael O’NealDirector of International Projects
Tyler McCoyDirector of Operations
Dr. Ed O’BryanCo-Founder
Katie McKenzieDirector of Volunteers
Aaron Stroud-RomeroPMI Uganda Project Coordinator
Claire KendallOffice Manager
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