Last week on the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour, we reflected on the spirit of giving that is so prevalent in our Maine community. This week, we speak to individuals who are contributing to world wellness by giving of themselves, both in Maine and abroad. From purifying hospital water supplies in Haiti, to providing homes in Central America, Dr. Nathan Nickerson and Mark Carter are making a difference one brick, and one patient, at a time. Thank you for joining us.
Guests
Nathan Nickerson
Nate Nickerson worked for many years in Boston and Portland as a nurse practitioner and public health professional focusing on both the direct provision of healthcare, as well as the development of systems of care delivery, for people who would otherwise not have had access to care. Locally and most recently, Nate served as director of public health for the City of Portland where he was very involved in developing programs for care of people who are homeless, people dealing with mental illness and addictions, and people who lacked access to care due to poverty. Nate is a founding director of Konbit Sante in 2001 which inspired him to change his focus to global health issues. He joined the Konbit Sante staff as its first executive director in 2005, and earned his doctorate in international public health from Boston University in 2007.
Mark Carter
Mark Carter is an Architect, having worked in his native Maine for over 32 years. In 2009, he, along with five other men, founded Neighbors First, Inc., a faith-based non-profit corporation focused on serving the needs of our poorest neighbors through construction related projects. With the selfless generosity of many donors and volunteers throughout Maine and beyond, Neighbors First has extended God’s compassion and hope to individuals, families, widows, and orphans in Northern Maine, Central America, and South America. Mark and his wife Debbie live in Presque Isle, and have been blessed with each other, three children, and three grandchildren.
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