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NYC Medics forming Medical Teams to Pakistan
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----- Original Message -----
From: nycmedics [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:42 PM
Subject: Medical Mission to Pakistan...
My name is Nick Lobel-Weiss. I'm the Executive Director of NYC Medics a group which formed recently in response to the South Asian Earthquake. In October, myself and 12 colleagues from New York City's
Medical community self-deployed to The Jehlum Valley in Kashmir help those affected by the disaster. With our transportation generously donated by Islamic Relief, we became the most forward deployed medical team in the valley. Working directly with the World Health Organization, the Pakistan Ministry of Health, and other relief organizations on the ground, our small team often treated over 200 patients per day. We were profiled on CBS' 60 Minutes and you can see a stream of the segment here:
www.nycmedics.org
Since our return, we have raised over US $100K in small cash contributions, but nearly US $1 Million considering the value of important in-kind donations, most significantly 1,000 complete self-assembleable shelters which we are bringing with us on our return to Pakistan at the end of February. More information on this shelter can be found on our site www.nycmedics.org
A physician colleague suggested I address this "very active" list serv as we are still seeking to fill crucial spots on two medical teams which will be deployed directly by the WHO and will operate in remote underserved areas where people are *still* in dire need of medical care.
Most importantly, we are told, is the need for female practitioners, as well as Urdu-speakers. Psychiatrists are also encouraged to respond.
Our initial deployment is presently scheduled for February 17th, and our second deployment will depart on March 3rd, though this second team is near completion.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] . Please feel free to pass this message on to friends or colleagues, and thank you in advance for your understanding that time is, of course, of the essence.
Thanks again.
----- Original Message -----
From: nycmedics [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:42 PM
Subject: Medical Mission to Pakistan...
My name is Nick Lobel-Weiss. I'm the Executive Director of NYC Medics a group which formed recently in response to the South Asian Earthquake. In October, myself and 12 colleagues from New York City's
Medical community self-deployed to The Jehlum Valley in Kashmir help those affected by the disaster. With our transportation generously donated by Islamic Relief, we became the most forward deployed medical team in the valley. Working directly with the World Health Organization, the Pakistan Ministry of Health, and other relief organizations on the ground, our small team often treated over 200 patients per day. We were profiled on CBS' 60 Minutes and you can see a stream of the segment here:
www.nycmedics.org
Since our return, we have raised over US $100K in small cash contributions, but nearly US $1 Million considering the value of important in-kind donations, most significantly 1,000 complete self-assembleable shelters which we are bringing with us on our return to Pakistan at the end of February. More information on this shelter can be found on our site www.nycmedics.org
A physician colleague suggested I address this "very active" list serv as we are still seeking to fill crucial spots on two medical teams which will be deployed directly by the WHO and will operate in remote underserved areas where people are *still* in dire need of medical care.
Most importantly, we are told, is the need for female practitioners, as well as Urdu-speakers. Psychiatrists are also encouraged to respond.
Our initial deployment is presently scheduled for February 17th, and our second deployment will depart on March 3rd, though this second team is near completion.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] . Please feel free to pass this message on to friends or colleagues, and thank you in advance for your understanding that time is, of course, of the essence.
Thanks again.