While many physicians and students might wish to provide direct assistance to Haitians, logistical constraints do not afford many options at this stage in the crisis. Providing financial support to groups already on the ground right now will be the most effective means by which the medical community can have a positive impact on the situation. As one of the largest medical schools in the nation, IUSM is uniquely poised to set a powerful example for others to follow. We hope that IUSM students, residents, alumni, employees, and faculty will be joined by family and friends in this important fundraising effort to provide much needed relief to the Haitian people.
With the help of Big Car, NUVO, Asthmatic Kitty, LODGE Design, IndyHub.org, Heavy Gun Blog, Upland Brewery, The Murphy Art Center, Indy Mojo, Standard Recording Co., Musical Family Tree, Groove Truck, Indie Volumes, and of course all the talented artists, musicians and poets we were able to raise $2000 for PIH.
A huge thank you to all who were involved in this fantastic event.
MOKB & Friends present... To Haiti With Love : February 13th at Big Car
MOKB, Laundromatinee & MOKB Presents are once again teaming up with some of our favorite do-gooders here in Indianapolis to bring you a really excellent event.
February 13th at Big Car, starting at 8pm.
To Haiti With Love will feature musical and/or spoken word/poetry performances from Slothpop, Accordions, Holy Ghost Canyon, Bronze Float, Sea Krowns, Beat Debris, The Innate, alpha.live, Mr. Kinetic, Brittany Street, DJ Rusty Redenbacher, DJ Slo-Ro (The Librarian), TJ Reynolds and the Freehand Orchestra, Nsaychable, Mitchell Douglas, and Eclectic Poetic. You'll also be able to check out Greg Ajamie's "Love Talk" experiential art piece.
The cost : $10, or as much as you can give, with all proceeds go to Partners In Health, in conjuction with the IU School Of Medicine.
A huge thanks to Big Car, NUVO, Asthmatic Kitty, LODGE Design, IndyHub.org, Heavy Gun Blog, Upland Brewery, The Murphy Art Center, Indy Mojo, Standard Recording Co., Musical Family Tree, Groove Truck, Indie Volumes, and of course all the talented artists, musicians and poets for helping us create this event!
For more information go to myoldkentuckyblog.
PBS NewsHour interviews Dr. Paul Farmer on the delivery of Aid in Haiti.
PBS Paul Farmer Interview
60 Minutes in Haiti
You can read his blog at: http://blogs.medicine.iu.edu/bill_rutherford/
Donations Needed
Basic First Aid supplies—first aid kits, gauze, antibiotic ointment, bandages, tape, hydrogen peroxide, latex free gloves, scissors, etc.
Medications—infant, children’s and adult acetaminophen, infant, children’s and adult ibuprofen, diaper rash cream, Pepto Bismol
Miscellaneous--Ivory Soap, Disposable diapers (all sizes)
Food Supplies--Infant formula Kirkland (costco) brand infant formul, Enfamil lipil with iron, Enfamil nutramingen lipil, Enfamil lactose free lipil, Enfamil A.R. lipil, Enfamil next step lipil, Enfamil ProSobee lipil, Enfamil Enfacare lipil, pediasure (six packs)
Protein based foods—peanut butter, tuna fish (in pouches—cans too heavy), chicken pouches, rice, beans, Top Ramen, Beef Jerky
*It is very important to only buy the formulas listed as there is a high incidence of lactose intolerance in the children at the orphanage and these have been the formulas found to be the most agreeable with the children.
To learn more about the EMSIG you can visit their website at http://iu-iusm-emer.ads.iu.edu:8080/iuemsig
To date, PIH has sent 22 plane loads with 144 medical volunteers - orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical nurses and other medical professionals - and several thousand pounds of medical supplies to support the more than 4,500 PIH health care providers already in Haiti.
Despite these accomplishments, our teams throughout the country continue to report a great need for additional medicines (antibiotics, anesthesia and narcotics), medical equipment (anesthesia machines and x-rays), medical supplies (IVs, tubing, irrigating saline), and water.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8469800.stm
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