MATTER Moments: April 2025
MATTER Moments explores the latest news and updates in April 2025.
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Global Recycling Day: Repurposing Medical Equipment & Supplies
The healthcare industry in the U.S. is one of the best in the world. Yet it creates non-hazardous medical waste in excess of an estimated 5 million tons every year. That’s tons of hospital beds, gurneys, wheelchairs, x-ray machines, incubators, as well as syringes, tubing, gauze, masks and so much more being sent to landfills to
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Donate Medical Supplies: A Simple Way to Make a Global Impact
Every year, hospitals in the U.S. generate over 5 million tons of non-hazardous medical waste. Much of this waste consists of surplus medical supplies and retired medical equipment that could still serve a vital purpose elsewhere. By taking the time to donate, hospitals, manufacturers, medical providers, and clinics transform what would be waste items into life-saving resources for underserved communities in countries throughout the world. MATTER 360 can help!
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Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: MATTER’s Journey and Bold Vision for the Future
2025 marks a quarter century since MATTER’s founding. During the course of this year, we’ll highlight stories of impact and the people who were inspired to join this mission over the last 25 years. We’ll also take a peek into MATTER’s exciting future and invite you to join us as we continue our mission of
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Grateful Together: How You Helped Change Lives
Dear Friends, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I’m reflecting upon the many blessings we’ve experienced over the past year at MATTER. We have so much to be thankful for – beginning with YOU, our faithful partners, donors and volunteers. Together, we impacted nearly three million lives this year with improved healthcare, nutrition, education, and
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Hurricane Helene’s Aftermath: MATTER 360’s Vital Role Supplying IV Fluids to U.S. Hospitals
In recent weeks, our nation has faced the devastating impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which have ravaged the southeastern United States. The effects of these storms extend far beyond the region, sending shockwaves that are being felt across the nation. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one of the nation’s largest producers of IV
Frontline Compassion: Valentyna Pavsyukova’s Chalice of Mercy in Ukraine
“I felt such a presence of God. And the closer I got to the front lines, the stronger I experienced Him. When people ask me, ‘How can you go? Aren’t you afraid?’ all I can say is that I’m ready to give my life for this. I’m not afraid to give my life, alongside my
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From Landfills to Lifelines: MATTER 360’s Contribution to World Cleanup Day
In today’s rapidly evolving medical landscape, the generation of surplus medical supplies and equipment is an inevitable byproduct. Advances in medical technology and the constant push for innovation lead to frequent updates and replacements, leaving hospitals and healthcare facilities with a surplus of medical items. While the immediate concern is often about storage and disposal,
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Medical Relief Kits: Bridging the Gap in Remote Healthcare
Collaborating on today’s story is Dr. Mike Jeans, MATTER’s Director of Medical Projects. His insight and experience as a doctor in Africa were essential to the development of the Medical Relief Kit, MATTER’s newest initiative to elevate the care and dignity of patients in under-resourced parts of the world. The anthropologist, Margaret Mead, was once
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Manufacturers of Medical Equipment: Repurposing a Sustainable Option
According to Thomasnet.com, medical equipment manufacturing is an industry that produces a wide range of products intended for use by physicians, nurses, hospital personnel, medical researchers, laboratory technicians, and others in the healthcare field. MATTER looks to partner with manufacturers of medical equipment and supplies, as well as hospitals, medical device companies and wholesale distributors
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