Marius Ciurlionis works for the Ministry of Health in Lithuania. He an advisor on long-term care implementation and coordination. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he organized courses to teach preventive measures in nursing homes, and led a medical aid mission to support the Armenian healthcare sector.  In 2021, he returned to his initial work with long-term care implementation in Lithuania. In the spring of 2022, he participated in a humanitarian mission to help Ukrainian healthcare professionals dealing with the impact of the Russian invasion. He also worked on a long-term care bill that the Parliament of Lithuania was to address in the spring of 2023. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Providing Nursing Care at Home in Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Ukraine

The project increased access to home care for those in need in Mohyliv-Podilskyi, a small town on the Ukrainian–Moldovan border. The homecare concept was presented to the region's local municipal authorities and healthcare managers. In addition, two visiting nurses were taught the basics of homecare provision for the elderly, for people with disabilities, and those who are in need of general healthcare. The visiting nurses returned to Ukraine, equipped with new skills to serve vulnerable populations and having fostered connections with Lithuanian nurses and hospitals.

"We immediately felt closeness and empathy. It was such a pleasure to work together." - Lithuanian Nurse

IVLP Exchange Experience

Marius participated in the IVLP Project Global Public Health Challenges, organized by the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education in partnership with Global Ties Arizona and International Citizen Diplomacy of Los Angeles.

Marius' exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award Project: "Being a part of the IVLP program allowed me to grow professionally. Participating in this project was a unique experience that brought motivation, confidence, and trust to many people's lives. And I hope it will also provide changes in healthcare provision in Ukraine."

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually 

Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC

Country: Lithuania

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