Medical Ministry International (MMI) — Organization Profile
Medical Ministry International (MMI) is a Christian healthcare ministry that describes itself as an opportunity to serve Jesus Christ by providing spiritual and compassionate health care in communities with limited access to medical services. MMI mobilizes volunteer healthcare professionals, students, and non-medical support personnel to come alongside in-country partners with a focus on care that is both clinically responsible and rooted in Christian compassion.
MMI is based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with a U.S. office connection in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and it serves partners across 23 countries. Rather than operating as a stand-alone short-term trips model, MMI emphasizes long-term collaboration—supporting local leadership and structures so that care continues between visiting teams and grows over time.
A key part of MMI’s strategy is facilitating 1–2 week Project Teams that serve in strategic communities alongside established partners. These teams can include medical, dental, vision, physical therapy, and other skill sets, depending on local needs and the project design. MMI outlines a participant funding model that includes application and project costs (such as accommodations, meals, local transport, and basic insurance) alongside personal travel expenses, with many participants fundraising or giving toward the overall work.
MMI also invests in healthcare development through support of Health Centers, assisting local facilities as they work to expand access to affordable, quality care. The organization notes that many centers are largely self-supporting, while MMI may assist with specific needs such as land, buildings, renovations, equipment, and training. Health Centers operate with independent local boards who oversee operations in compliance with local legal requirements, while still partnering within MMI’s broader standards and support structure.
In addition to direct care and facility support, MMI highlights Residency Training and Fellowship Programs that strengthen the skills of international medical professionals with the goal of improving access in their home countries. This capacity-building emphasis reflects MMI’s intent to serve not only through visiting teams, but also by equipping local doctors and healthcare systems for sustainable impact.
MMI organizes its work across multiple program areas, including Vision Care, Dental Care, Primary & Preventive Care, Physical Therapy, Surgical Care, OB/GYN Health, and Integrated Health, along with ongoing health-center collaboration. Individuals, churches, and medical professionals can engage by applying to serve on a team, giving toward projects and long-term development efforts, and staying connected through organizational updates and annual reporting.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.mmi.org/
- Mission & Values: https://www.mmi.org/mission-values
- What We Do (Strategy): https://www.mmi.org/what-we-do
- Programs: https://www.mmi.org/programs
- Health Centers & More: https://www.mmi.org/health-centers-more
- Project Schedule (USD): https://www.mmi.org/projects-usd/
- Apply Now: https://www.mmi.org/apply-now
- Annual Reports: https://www.mmi.org/annual-reports
- Meet Our Staff: https://www.mmi.org/meet-our-staff
- Contact: https://www.mmi.org/contact
Contact Information
- Email: in**@*mi.org
- Phone: 905-545-4400
- Phone: 844-335-6642
- Mailing address: PO Box 47518, Hamilton, ON L8H 7S7, Canada
- Street address: 621 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 3A1, Canada
- Email: in**@***us.org
- Mailing address: PO Box 1427, Olive Branch, MS 38654, USA
Socials
- https://facebook.com/mmiorg
- https://instagram.com/mmiorg
- https://ca.linkedin.com/company/medical-ministry-international
- https://x.com/mmiorg
- https://www.youtube.com/@mmiorg
- https://vimeo.com/mmiorg
Leadership
- Hans Ostrem — Chief Executive Officer
- Juan Alan Muñoz — Chief Field Officer
- Jyoti Kona — Chief Ministry Officer
- Augustine Arputhamani — Chief Operating Officer
- Lucia Pasco — Program Coordinator
- Caitlen Barron — Ministry Representative
- Nathaniel Emilien — Marketing & Communications Coordinator
- Princy Benny — Accounting Coordinator
