Mission Statement

Grace Anatomy, Inc. is a charitable and educational non profit organization, licensed in the state of New York. Its purpose is to guide, aid and assist individuals and medical providers to enhance health and reduce stigma from physical conditions such as incontinence and birth defects and/or their associated psychological conditions, through research, imparting relevant information, sharing of resources, experiences and ideas among people who have or who treat these conditions.

Current Projects

Project 1. We just finished bringing Dr. Ardak Tolekov and Dr. Rassulbek Aipov, both surgeons from Kazakhstan, to the United States for a medical conference and opportunities to observe surgeries and begin to find partners to do international research with. They were here from December 7th, 2007 to December 22, 2007.

Project 2. We are also working as fast as possible with another agency FOW (Friends of Ostomates) to try to bring colostomy supplies to the men, women and children of Kazakhstan, who have colostomies created due to birth defects or cancer. There are several professionals from the United States who have expressed an interest in helping Dr. Nurlan Akhparov and Dr. Aipov with their goal to establish a colostomy clinic (the first in this country) with wound care and supplies and trained staff available. Currently people have to use cloth, and must deal with odor and isolation and skin problems.

Project 3. We are documenting a recent mission that brought two doctors over from Kazakhstan, including information on where we went within the United States and who we worked with - over 50 people were involved. It will show what was accomplished and what is still highly needed over there. Grace Anatomy has been able to collect photos and video footage directly from Kazakhstan, including the countryside, the people, the hospitals and the medical personnel that staff these facilities. We are sure that by viewing this documentary, you will feel inspired. This is a big video project which we anticipate having available by late Spring or early Summer of 2008.

News

GraceAnatomy, Inc. Executive Director wins national award for work in women’s health and international service. For more information Click here.

GraceAnatomy, Inc. Executive Director wins Continence Care Champion Award from National Association for Continence. For more information Click here.