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Hurricane Katrina Relief Information |
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Interim Dean's Message
With the landfall of Hurricane Wilma in Florida, we are again reminded of the public health threats from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita that emanated throughout the Gulf Coast region. The daunting task of rebuilding still lies before us as the question remains, what can we do. Financial contributions are still the most beneficial way to make a difference. The recurring theme from most federal and charitable relief organizations still is to resist the urge to travel to affected areas until a coordinated relief plan is implemented. You can take direct action by donating to a variety of relief agencies. Yale University 's Matching Gift Program has raised its contributory match to $1,000 for each individual donation by a student, faculty, or staff member. Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine's Dean Pierre Buekens has announced that their students will be able to return to Tulane in January. Students will have orientation on January 16 and the first day of classes will begin on January 17. Further details are available on their Web site. The Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) was providing a centralized assistance program for public health students displaced. Any students who have not yet been placed by the ASPH and are still interested in registering for this semester, or have further questions, should contact our Admissions Office at 203-785-2844. From Tulane, we have admitted one DrPH student in International Health, and two MPH students. The Yale School of Public Health is prepared to host faculty and researchers from the affected regions. Interested members should visit the Yale School of Public Health's Accommodating Displaced Faculty and Postdoctoral Trainees Web site. Our ability to impact relief efforts in the aftermath have spanned diverse areas of expertise, geographic regions and varied populations. One of our alumni, as a federal employee member of the Department of Health and Human Services Ready Reserve Team, was deployed to the Gulf Coast region to assist with geriatric patients. Michele Papero, a research associate in Durland Fish's laboratory, traveled to Hattiesburg, Mississippi to provide assistance with the Rural Area Veterinary Services, through the Humane Society of the United States . One of our MPH students, Jim Wiley, M.D., provided clinical care in effected areas of Louisiana through CT-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Many of our alumni, faculty, students and staff are generously offering support and temporary lodging for some students, faculty, and staff. For additional information about what you can do to help, please visit the Yale University's Response to Hurricane Katrina Web site. Heidi Richard in the Dean's Office (203-785-3349) is serving as our contact person and to coordinate information and logistics related to all Hurricane Katrina support activities at EPH. I urge you to contact her with any questions. We remain connected to the larger public health communities through communications with ASPH, APHA and CDC. The Yale School of Public Health community will continue to engage in every way possible to aid our local, state, national and federal agencies in relief efforts to address the public health needs. There will continue to be many opportunities in the future for us to play an important role in relief efforts for Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. Dean Leaderer
Dean Leaderer's September 2 Message
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