The 6th Mortality, Morbidity and Service Utilization Survey (EMMUS-VI) conducted by the Haitian Institute of Childhood in collaboration with the…
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Survey finds many children not vaccinated in Haiti
A recent survey has found “a worrying drop” in the number of children vaccinated in Haiti. The sixth Mortality, Morbidity,…
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Health System in Haiti Takes Key Step by Launching National Tuberculosis Tracker
Haiti’s government this year launched a national electronic platform for reporting and tracking tuberculosis (TB), a key step in its…
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How Soon Is Soon Enough To Learn You Have Alzheimer’s?
The prospect of having Alzheimer’s can be so scary, and the current treatment options so few, that many people dismiss memory problems or other symptoms rather than investigate them, say Alzheimer’s specialists; it’s estimated that as many as half of all cases aren’t diagnosed.
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Lack Of Insurance Exposes Blind Spots In Vision Care
“Many of the kids we’re serving fall through the cracks,” said Dr. Sandra Block, a professor of optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry and medical director of the school-based vision clinics program. Many are low-income Hispanic and African-American children whose parents may not speak English or are immigrants who are not in the country legally.
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Another Cause Of Doctor Burnout: Being Forced To Give Immigrants Unequal Care
One patient’s death changed the course of Dr. Lilia Cervantes’ career. The patient, Cervantes said, was a woman from Mexico…
Haiti, Health & Science, Latest News
Haiti: Where Childbirth is ‘Women’s War’
On the front lines with Midwives for Haiti
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Haiti Vasectomy Campaign Draws Over 300 Percent Anticipated Turnout
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on the United Nations Population Fund. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – “At 55, I already have four…
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EXCLUSIVE: Haitian American Doctor Discusses New Appointment as Dean of University of Miami Medical School
Dr. Henri Ford’s appointment as dean of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is one for the history books. His new post is paving a path not only for Haitians, but all people of color in the field.
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Family Caregivers Are Getting A Break — And Extra Coaching
By Mindy Fetterman WASHINGTON — For today, there are no doctor’s visits. No long afternoons with nothing to do. No…