dr tenpenny - humanitarian

“We never know when a disaster will strike or when we are needed to help in a war situation.” Dr. Elliott Tenpenny, emergency response physician Tenpenny, a humanitarian aid worker, awakens daily ready to respond, often at a moment’s notice, to wherever a crisis situation is unfolding globally, to offer lifesaving healthcare intervention, as well as food, water, shelter and other assistance. “We strive to meet the needs of people at their worst point, while in the ditches of life.” “We respond to the worst crisis situations.” “It really is all encompassing. We work to meet the medical needs, the needs for food, water and shelter and the spiritual needs for the people who need it most.” August 19 is World Humanitarian Day.