In the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated Haiti in January, HHS responded with emergency medical supplies and treatment for the people of the island nation as part of a larger coordinated response.
A Pharmacist on the Ground | LCDR Georges
January 28, 2010
Lieutenant Commander Georges of the U.S. Public Health Service is originally from Haiti. Now he's a pharmacist with the HHS National Institutes of Health working in Haiti to help get needed medications to the Haitian people.
Haiti: Providing Care at a DMAT Hospital | Keith Lindsay
January 23, 2010
Keith Lindsay, Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) Comander MA-1, at Gheskio Field Hospital, Haiti, as part of the National Disaster Medical System of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).
Update on Developments in Haiti - Adoptions in Progress
January 20, 2010
The federal government streamlines orphan adoptions in process before the earthquake. Agencies are working to ensure that families both get word and get reunited as quickly as possible. Video: Dept. of State (transcript)
Haiti: Update on HHS Response Effort
January 20, 2010
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius addresses the ongoing government effort to deliver much needed medical care to the Haitian people.
Haiti: USNS Comfort in Haiti
January 19, 2010
USNS Comfort received its first patients from the earthquake in Haiti. Video: Dept. of Defense
Haiti: Dr. Lurie gives an overview
January 19, 2010
Dr Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response, details the current level of HHS support in Haiti.
Haiti: How You Can Help
January 15, 2010
Health professionals wishing to go to Haiti, individuals, organizations, and companies wishing to make monetary contributions, or donate medical supplies or equipment, should register and indicate what resources they have at http://www.cidi.org.