Update on Haiti
Although the challenge of rebuilding lives and property torn apart by the Haiti earthquake will continue for years to come, we welcome the return of our teams of doctors, nurses and other professionals. Your contribution to the on-site relief effort, and the compassionate contributions of time and money made by so many NuHealth employees, has helped bring hope to a nation in crisis. We couldn’t be prouder.
Click here to read a Newsday article about the efforts and experiences of NuHealth’s first team in Haiti after the January 12 earthquake.
- Dispatched two medical teams (including specialists in emergency medicine and pediatrics), along with medical supplies, to provide on-site medical assistance
- Dispatched our Chief Information Officer to help coordinate emergency ham radio communications on the island
- Encouraged and coordinated financial donations
- Coordinated the donation of goods which have been distributed by the Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad (www.amheny.org)
- Held a memorial interfaith “Unity Is Strength” service for our many Haitian employees and the community at large.
- Offered counseling and support through our chaplaincy program and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
- Supported employees seeking to take leave and travel to Haiti to help
NuHealth Relief Efforts for Haiti
- Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad (www.amheny.org)
- The Clinton Foundation — Donate online at www.clintonfoundation.org/haitirelief. Text "HAITI" to 20222 and $10 will be donated to relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill.
- American Red Cross International Response Fund — Donate »
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies — Donate »
- Mercy Corps Haiti Earthquake Fund — Donate »
- Partners in Health — Donate »
- UNICEF — Donate »
- UN World Food Programme — Donate »
- USAID — Donate »
You Can Still Help!
Although the immediate crisis is lessened on the ground, relief organizations will continue to rely on the public’s assistance to help rebuild Haiti and give hope to its citizens. Here are some reputable organizations you might help: