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“There are challenges in developing countries just getting the economics, raw materials and skill sets together,” says David Martin, a Duke Realty vice president and team leader of the CareLink program. “During the past 26 years, this hospital had various electrical and plumbing upgrades that were more or less patched together. The result was that they had no comprehensive understanding of what they had in a network. For them to get an as-is condition of their functioning, patched-together system is a major accomplishment. That alone will lead to an even better master plan for improvements to the hospital.”

Read the rest of the article, posted on The Site Selection’s Life Sciences Report.

Haitians Speak About Their Country

Though faced with widespread unemployment and poverty, Haitians remain strong, resilient, and hopeful for the future. We asked Haitians from the town of Milot to talk to us about Haiti’s greatest strengths, their hopes for the future, and what Haitians can teach the rest of the world. (more…)

Jim & Terry Reach The Finish Line

In 38.5 days, Dr. Jim Hine and his friend Terry Albers biked across the USA to raise money and awareness for The CRUDEM Foundation, starting in San Francisco, CA and ending in Yorktown, VA! Here’s a great image of them on the beach at the end of their long ride on June 26, 2011.

You can learn more about their whole ride by visiting this page and you can see the journal, map of the journey and amazing photos from across the USA at the Biketrippin.com Journal.

Jim & Terry in Yorktown, VA

Doctors keep answering Haiti’s call

Doctors keep answering Haiti's call When Dr. David Butler arrives in Haiti this week, he will be returning to a country that hardly seems better off than it was a year ago following a devastating earthquake: Rubble remains in city streets, a cholera epidemic continues to spread and today’s presidential election could cause a new wave of political unrest.

Read the article at The North Jersey News

Hospital in Haiti rewired by Bay Area-led team

Sacred Heart Hospital in the north Haitian town of Milot was one of few hospitals in the country left largely unscathed by last year’s devastating earthquake. Immediately flooded with injured victims, the 75-bed hospital set up tent wards for an additional 150 patients while hundreds of medical volunteers arrived to help.

Read the full article at SF Gate

Mike Kiernan, MD presentation at Canterbury school in CT in May 2010

Dr. Michael Kiernan ’77 speaks to Canterbury students at all school meeting on May 13, 2010 about his experiences while volunteering his services as a doctor in Haiti after the recent earthquake.

Click here to view the video.

UNICEF Photo Essay – Maternal Health in Post Quake Haiti

UNICEF Photo Essay: Maternal Health in Post Quake Haiti
Hôpital Sacré Coeur is featured in UNICEF film on Maternal Health in Post Quake Haiti. Click here to view the Photo Essay.

To Haiti and Back: New Beginnings, on New Legs

Article from anewscafe.com: To Haiti and Back: New Beginnings, on New Legs.

To Haiti and Back: A Family Affair

Article from anewscafe.com: To Haiti and Back: A Family Affair.

To Haiti and Back: Au Revoir, Haiti

Article from anewscafe.com: To Haiti and Back: Au Revoir, Haiti.