More on Haiti | Reflections on Haiti

The information on this page offers a link to media coverage related to Einstein and/or Montefiore physicians and staff, along with links to information concerning the Haiti relief effort that may be of interest. View touching images from the aftermath of the earthquake, read compelling observations from an Einstein alumnus, listen to a conference call reporting on the medical relief effort, or learn about ways in which you can help.

Montefiore Doctors Head to Haiti (ABC News, February 1)

Images of Haiti (Slideshow with French subtitiles)

Dr. Roger Duvivier: In-Depth Reflections

Run for Haiti (February 20, 2010)

On Tuesday, January 26 members of the Einstein community took part in a conference call on Haiti, featuring Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), a debt relief champion and driving force for legislative solutions; former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D., a trained surgeon just returned from operating in a Haitian field hospital; Dr. Joia Mukherjee, medical director for Partners in Health, who is in Haiti right now; and David Meltzer, senior vice president for International Services for the American Red Cross.

To listen to the transcript from the call, visit http://www.one.org/

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Haiti Quotes

“Arrived in Port-au-Prince on Monday, 1-18-2010 and got to see, hear and feel what Hell on earth is.”

— Dr. Roger Duvivier (January 19)

“…we encountered Haitians steeped in religious belief, faith and resilience. Singing at 3 a.m. every night, I discovered that they were singing their prayers. Singing them because it is thought to be soothing to sing and comforting to pray...”

— Dr. Stanley Frencher (February 3)

“The response currently is astounding; however, in the coming weeks and months ahead, all institutions need to come together to design ways that medical students, physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other allied health professions can aid in rebuilding this nation ravaged by natural disaster made worse by inadequate social systems.”

— Dr. Stanley Frencher (February 2)

“We saw the devastation that occurred in Port-au-Prince, but also the return to everyday life as markets were open and banks had lines that extended for hundreds of yards. I did not want to leave… And I will go back.”

— Dr. Stanley Frencher (February 3)