Join us at the UMANA 75th Anniversary Celebration Gala and 47th Scientific Conference...Micro Invaders-Problem Creators. Visit www.umana.org to register.
Ukrainian Medical Association of North America-UMANA
Wellness and Fitness Services
Chicago, Illinois 317 followers
We are an organization of healthcare professionals interested in promoting health and education among Ukrainians.
About us
The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA), founded in 1950, is a voluntary non-profit association of professionals licensed to practice in their areas of health care in the United States and Canada. UMANA’s objectives are: 1. Unite health care professionals of Ukrainian descent, who share an interest in promoting the health of Ukrainians 2. Share medical knowledge and scientific research with emphasis on aspects unique to Ukrainians UMANA members are dedicated to sharing their professional expertise and cultural heritage with their colleagues and public at large. Membership is open to students, residents, and graduates of recognized professional schools (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and affiliates, such as nurses, psychologist, physical therapist, dieticians, etc) as well as graduates of schools beyond the USA and Canada who are interested in pursuing a license in the health professions on North America.
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- Wellness and Fitness Services
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- 1 employee
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- Chicago, Illinois
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- Public Company
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- 1950
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2247 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60622, US
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UMANA will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary in New York City this April. The 2 day event features a scientific conference on Friday "Micro-Invaders, Problem Creators" and a Young Investigators session followed Saturday by a Gala Banquet at the Ukrainian Institute of America. https://lnkd.in/g_FqVZ85
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1000 Days UMANA Stands with Ukraine https://lnkd.in/gx5BiRMi
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Several UMANA members are participating in GMKA first Women in Medicine Forum in Lviv November 15 and 16. https://lnkd.in/eTQi7sWE
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"Convoy of Hope" Ambulance Project Update: The UMANA Foundation, several UMANA chapters and individual members contributed to the UCCA — Ukrainian Congress Committee of America project to deliver 50 ambulances to Ukraine. The ambulances arrived in Normandy and will be driven across Europe to Ukraine to help raise awareness of the continued need for aid to Ukraine. Many diaspora organizations also joined this project. (6 ambulances were donated by UMANA)
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UMANA member Dr. Irena Karanetz (plastic surgeon) along with local breast surgeon Dr. Alina Andriiv participated in the Ivano Frankivsk Breast Symposium this April 29-30. Dr. Karanetz gave a lecture “Current Trends in Breast Reconstruction.” While in Ivano-Frankivsk she was able to perform 2 live surgeries on breast cancer patients. UMANA Foundation was able to donate supplies and facilitate the donation of equipment from Sientra Inc, and Integra Life Sciences including tissue expanders and meshes for breast reconstruction after cancer diagnoses. These supplies were donated to the Ivano Frankivsk regional hospitals. Dr. Karanetz also participated in a successful Face the Future Face the Future Foundation Canada facial reconstructive mission trip. After months of planning, they performed 88 procedures on 32 Ukrainian military and civilians whose faces were shattered by the war. Dr. Karanetz: “Being in Ukraine during war time is not easy..but coming here with an amazing group of people and making such positive impact on so many Ukrainian lives is SO unbelievably rewarding. Grateful I was able to give back, teach and help in such a meaningful to my heart way.”
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Ukrainian Medical Association of North America-UMANA reposted this
MD, PhD, DSc, MPA • Sci Consultant in IT • Sci Edit board member at European Radiology J • Assoc Prof in Anatomy • Reviewer
Ukrainian-Polish #HeartCenterLviv, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv Regional Clinic Hospital with a presentation at the Aortic Symposium #AATS2024 #Aortic2024 in New York, USA Fresh from the frontline #ArmedForcesofUkraine, renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Dmytro Beshley joined the congress with a talk. The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America-UMANA emblem was prominently featured on some slides, underscoring your paramount support Douglas Davis, MD, PhD; Vassyl A. Lonchyna, MD; Ulyana Khaba, MD; Roksolana Tymiak-Lonchyna; Taras Khaba; Olga Maihutiak Nataliya Uboha Mykola Pustovoychenko and many, many others.
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The projects discussed are critical to the physical and psychological well being of the veterans.
On May 6th a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Rebuilding Ukraine Association Incorporated and the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine with Oleksandr Porkhun, Acting Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. RUAI was represented in Kyiv by our Director of Development Oleksander Rotov. The MOU is a big step forward in our working relationship with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. It provides a foundation for future projects and programs that support veterans in Ukraine, including educational, professional development, and health and wellness programs aimed at the preparation of veterans of war for reintegration into society and the civilian workforce. Attendees of the signing included From the UA Ministry of Veterans: Oleksandr Porkhun, Acting Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine Maxim Kushnir, Deputy Minister of Veteran Affairs of Ukraine Svitlana Smarzhevska, Acting Deputy Head of the Department of Cooperation with International Partners From RUAI: Thomas Lang - Rebuilding Ukraine Association Inc. (RUAI) Founder / Executive Director Rotov Alexander A. Rotov - Rebuilding Ukraine Association Inc. (RUAI) Director of Business Development Andriy Futey – Ukraine Congress Committee of America (UCCA) President Marta Lopatynsky, MD – Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA) Raymond Issa, Ph.D., J.D., P.E. – University Of Florida – Distinguished Professor Lynn Cole Cole PA – President - BRDGES Academy Alisa Rotova – RUAI - Executive Business Manager - Sergiy Borysov PH. D. – RUAI - Project Manager – TRESMED Maria Hrycelak, MD. – UMANA
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