name: IMA World Health HQ - 2010 Haiti Earthquake Response -> IMA World Health - 2010 Haiti Earthquake

address: P.O. Box 429, 500 Main Street - Building Old Main, New Windsor, MD 21776 -> MAIL ADDR: P.O. Box 429, 500 Main Street - Building Old Main, New Windsor, MD 21776

facility_type: Info/Hotline -> Medical Facility

notes: 2/1/2010 Mobilizing—And More IMA World Health mobilized quickly to respond to the earthquake in Haiti. We have already air shipped more than $500,000 worth of medicines and medical supplies to the troubled nation, with another $250,000 worth ready to go. Shipments include IMA Medicine Boxes®, which have basic pain medications, antibiotics, ointments, and bandages to typically treat up to 1,000 people. We also are supplying Safe Motherhood Kits—with hospitals and clinics severely damaged, supplies for clean birthing are needed more than ever. Supplies of medicines are urgently needed, but to respond we need your support. We are efficient in handling funds, and effective in getting them where needed through our work with many partners both in and outside Haiti. This is not a stop-gap response. IMA President and CEO Rick Santos pledged to stay in Haiti until they no longer need our help. Longer Range Response Paul Derstine, retired president of IMA World Health, has agreed to become the point person for responding to the disaster in Haiti. He will be traveling to Haiti to develop a full assessment of the situation to determine an effective long-term response to the crisis. It is rare to have someone of Paul’s stature, knowledge and qualifications available to oversee this work. Paul lived in Haiti for a number of years prior to joining IMA. He has a deep love for the people of Haiti; he knows the country and speaks the language. He is known by the Ministry of Health, IMA staff, partner agencies, hospitals, clinics, and community leaders. In short, he is uniquely qualified for this role. In addition, Dr. Abdel Direny, head of IMA’s office in Port au Prince, will work with Paul in developing plans. Dr. Direny, a Haitian citizen, has extensive contacts both in-country and with other international agencies. His skills and knowledge will help facilitate effective coordination, a necessary part of getting aid quickly to those who need it most. ==================================================== 1/13/2010 IMA World Health Mobilizes Haitian Relief New Windsor, MD – January 14--IMA World Health (IMA), a specialist in providing essential healthcare services and medical supplies to people in need around the world, has immediately begun developing an emergency response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and the surrounding areas. IMA World Health will be providing medicines and medical supplies as part of the international medical relief effort. There will be massive needs in Haiti after this calamity, and that will include an enormous need for medicines and medical supplies. IMA is uniquely positioned to help. The organization has been providing medicines and supplies to Haiti for much of its 50 year history, and has had a permanent office there since 2000. IMA has working relationships throughout Haiti ranging from the central Haitian government to the community level. The group also works with other US and international agencies and faith-based organizations throughout the country. As of this writing, IMA does not yet know the status of President/CEO, Rick Santos, and 2 other IMA colleagues who are traveling in Port au Prince, Sarla Chand, Vice President of International Programs and Ann Varghese, Program Officer for Haiti. They are in Haiti as part of IMA’s long-term work there. IMA also does not yet know the status of five Haitian IMA staff. “The destruction is immense and the human need is great,” said Douglas Bright, IMA’s vice president of Institutional Advancement. Plans are being put in place to provide as many medicines and medical supplies as possible, quickly. “But we don’t need any further information to know that medicines and supplies are urgently needed,” added Bright, “and we must act now to begin this process. We must do all we can to help.” Donations are needed to support the relief efforts in Haiti. The public can donate to these efforts at www.imaworldhealth.org, or by calling IMA at 410/635-8720. ===================================== PROGRAMS Medicine & Supplies Disease Control Education & Training Health Systems ====================================== Medicine Boxes and Medical Mission Group Inquiries: Patty Pickett at 1-877-241-7952 or pattypickett @imaworldhealth.org -> 2/1/2010 Mobilizing—And More IMA World Health mobilized quickly to respond to the earthquake in Haiti. We have already air shipped more than $500,000 worth of medicines and medical supplies to the troubled nation, with another $250,000 worth ready to go. Shipments include IMA Medicine Boxes®, which have basic pain medications, antibiotics, ointments, and bandages to typically treat up to 1,000 people. We also are supplying Safe Motherhood Kits—with hospitals and clinics severely damaged, supplies for clean birthing are needed more than ever. Supplies of medicines are urgently needed, but to respond we need your support. We are efficient in handling funds, and effective in getting them where needed through our work with many partners both in and outside Haiti. This is not a stop-gap response. IMA President and CEO Rick Santos pledged to stay in Haiti until they no longer need our help. Longer Range Response Paul Derstine, retired president of IMA World Health, has agreed to become the point person for responding to the disaster in Haiti. He will be traveling to Haiti to develop a full assessment of the situation to determine an effective long-term response to the crisis. It is rare to have someone of Paul’s stature, knowledge and qualifications available to oversee this work. Paul lived in Haiti for a number of years prior to joining IMA. He has a deep love for the people of Haiti; he knows the country and speaks the language. He is known by the Ministry of Health, IMA staff, partner agencies, hospitals, clinics, and community leaders. In short, he is uniquely qualified for this role. In addition, Dr. Abdel Direny, head of IMA’s office in Port au Prince, will work with Paul in developing plans. Dr. Direny, a Haitian citizen, has extensive contacts both in-country and with other international agencies. His skills and knowledge will help facilitate effective coordination, a necessary part of getting aid quickly to those who need it most. ==================================================== 1/13/2010 IMA World Health Mobilizes Haitian Relief New Windsor, MD – January 14--IMA World Health (IMA), a specialist in providing essential healthcare services and medical supplies to people in need around the world, has immediately begun developing an emergency response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and the surrounding areas. IMA World Health will be providing medicines and medical supplies as part of the international medical relief effort. There will be massive needs in Haiti after this calamity, and that will include an enormous need for medicines and medical supplies. IMA is uniquely positioned to help. The organization has been providing medicines and supplies to Haiti for much of its 50 year history, and has had a permanent office there since 2000. IMA has working relationships throughout Haiti ranging from the central Haitian government to the community level. The group also works with other US and international agencies and faith-based organizations throughout the country. As of this writing, IMA does not yet know the status of President/CEO, Rick Santos, and 2 other IMA colleagues who are traveling in Port au Prince, Sarla Chand, Vice President of International Programs and Ann Varghese, Program Officer for Haiti. They are in Haiti as part of IMA’s long-term work there. IMA also does not yet know the status of five Haitian IMA staff. “The destruction is immense and the human need is great,” said Douglas Bright, IMA’s vice president of Institutional Advancement. Plans are being put in place to provide as many medicines and medical supplies as possible, quickly. “But we don’t need any further information to know that medicines and supplies are urgently needed,” added Bright, “and we must act now to begin this process. We must do all we can to help.” Donations are needed to support the relief efforts in Haiti. The public can donate to these efforts at www.imaworldhealth.org, or by calling IMA at 410/635-8720. ===================================== PROGRAMS Medicine & Supplies Disease Control Education & Training Health Systems ====================================== Medicine Boxes and Medical Mission Group Inquiries: Patty Pickett at 1-877-241-7952 or pattypickett @imaworldhealth.org 1/22/2010 What is a Medicine Box? IMA Medicine Box® This package of medication and supplies, designed to treat the common illnesses of approximately 1,000 people in rural communities for up to 2 months, has become a symbol of our organization throughout the world. It was developed in strict adherence to World Health Organization guidelines for essential drugs, and contains products that are not scheduled to expire for at least 12 months. More than 11 million people in 52 countries have been treated through this program since its inception in 1992. Medicine Boxes are frequently sent overseas, to church-based hospitals associated with IMA’s Member Agencies. IMA Medicine Boxes are also available for medical mission teams to hand carry to their destinations. Products provided in the IMA Medicine Box typically include: ■Pain relief medications, i.e. aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen ■Nutritional supplements, i.e. vitamins, iron supplements ■Antibiotics, i.e. amoxicillin, cephalosporin ■Wound care items, i.e. gauze, first aid tape, antibacterial ointment For the most current list of products contained in the Medicine Box, please contact Patty Pickett at 410-635-8720 or pattypickett @imaworldhealth.org.

town: -> Port-au-Prince
notes: 1/13/2010 IMA World Health Mobilizes Haitian Relief New Windsor, MD – January 14--IMA World Health (IMA), a specialist in providing essential healthcare services and medical supplies to people in need around the world, has immediately begun developing an emergency response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and the surrounding areas. IMA World Health will be providing medicines and medical supplies as part of the international medical relief effort. There will be massive needs in Haiti after this calamity, and that will include an enormous need for medicines and medical supplies. IMA is uniquely positioned to help. The organization has been providing medicines and supplies to Haiti for much of its 50 year history, and has had a permanent office there since 2000. IMA has working relationships throughout Haiti ranging from the central Haitian government to the community level. The group also works with other US and international agencies and faith-based organizations throughout the country. As of this writing, IMA does not yet know the status of President/CEO, Rick Santos, and 2 other IMA colleagues who are traveling in Port au Prince, Sarla Chand, Vice President of International Programs and Ann Varghese, Program Officer for Haiti. They are in Haiti as part of IMA’s long-term work there. IMA also does not yet know the status of five Haitian IMA staff. “The destruction is immense and the human need is great,” said Douglas Bright, IMA’s vice president of Institutional Advancement. Plans are being put in place to provide as many medicines and medical supplies as possible, quickly. “But we don’t need any further information to know that medicines and supplies are urgently needed,” added Bright, “and we must act now to begin this process. We must do all we can to help.” Donations are needed to support the relief efforts in Haiti. The public can donate to these efforts at www.imaworldhealth.org, or by calling IMA at 410/635-8720. ===================================== PROGRAMS Medicine & Supplies Disease Control Education & Training Health Systems ====================================== Medicine Boxes and Medical Mission Group Inquiries: Patty Pickett at 1-877-241-7952 or pattypickett @imaworldhealth.org -> 2/1/2010 Mobilizing—And More IMA World Health mobilized quickly to respond to the earthquake in Haiti. We have already air shipped more than $500,000 worth of medicines and medical supplies to the troubled nation, with another $250,000 worth ready to go. Shipments include IMA Medicine Boxes®, which have basic pain medications, antibiotics, ointments, and bandages to typically treat up to 1,000 people. We also are supplying Safe Motherhood Kits—with hospitals and clinics severely damaged, supplies for clean birthing are needed more than ever. Supplies of medicines are urgently needed, but to respond we need your support. We are efficient in handling funds, and effective in getting them where needed through our work with many partners both in and outside Haiti. This is not a stop-gap response. IMA President and CEO Rick Santos pledged to stay in Haiti until they no longer need our help. Longer Range Response Paul Derstine, retired president of IMA World Health, has agreed to become the point person for responding to the disaster in Haiti. He will be traveling to Haiti to develop a full assessment of the situation to determine an effective long-term response to the crisis. It is rare to have someone of Paul’s stature, knowledge and qualifications available to oversee this work. Paul lived in Haiti for a number of years prior to joining IMA. He has a deep love for the people of Haiti; he knows the country and speaks the language. He is known by the Ministry of Health, IMA staff, partner agencies, hospitals, clinics, and community leaders. In short, he is uniquely qualified for this role. In addition, Dr. Abdel Direny, head of IMA’s office in Port au Prince, will work with Paul in developing plans. Dr. Direny, a Haitian citizen, has extensive contacts both in-country and with other international agencies. His skills and knowledge will help facilitate effective coordination, a necessary part of getting aid quickly to those who need it most. ==================================================== 1/13/2010 IMA World Health Mobilizes Haitian Relief New Windsor, MD – January 14--IMA World Health (IMA), a specialist in providing essential healthcare services and medical supplies to people in need around the world, has immediately begun developing an emergency response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and the surrounding areas. IMA World Health will be providing medicines and medical supplies as part of the international medical relief effort. There will be massive needs in Haiti after this calamity, and that will include an enormous need for medicines and medical supplies. IMA is uniquely positioned to help. The organization has been providing medicines and supplies to Haiti for much of its 50 year history, and has had a permanent office there since 2000. IMA has working relationships throughout Haiti ranging from the central Haitian government to the community level. The group also works with other US and international agencies and faith-based organizations throughout the country. As of this writing, IMA does not yet know the status of President/CEO, Rick Santos, and 2 other IMA colleagues who are traveling in Port au Prince, Sarla Chand, Vice President of International Programs and Ann Varghese, Program Officer for Haiti. They are in Haiti as part of IMA’s long-term work there. IMA also does not yet know the status of five Haitian IMA staff. “The destruction is immense and the human need is great,” said Douglas Bright, IMA’s vice president of Institutional Advancement. Plans are being put in place to provide as many medicines and medical supplies as possible, quickly. “But we don’t need any further information to know that medicines and supplies are urgently needed,” added Bright, “and we must act now to begin this process. We must do all we can to help.” Donations are needed to support the relief efforts in Haiti. The public can donate to these efforts at www.imaworldhealth.org, or by calling IMA at 410/635-8720. ===================================== PROGRAMS Medicine & Supplies Disease Control Education & Training Health Systems ====================================== Medicine Boxes and Medical Mission Group Inquiries: Patty Pickett at 1-877-241-7952 or pattypickett @imaworldhealth.org
cat_notes: 1/17/10 LTel: Dayle, I changed the address (per our newly established convention) because this org has a permanent office/location in Haiti and a stateside office as well. THANKS! ->

address: P.O. Box 429 500 Main Street - Building Old Main New Windsor, MD 21776 -> P.O. Box 429, 500 Main Street - Building Old Main, New Windsor, MD 21776
notes: 1/13/2010 IMA World Health Mobilizes Haitian Relief New Windsor, MD – January 14--IMA World Health (IMA), a specialist in providing essential healthcare services and medical supplies to people in need around the world, has immediately begun developing an emergency response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and the surrounding areas. IMA World Health will be providing medicines and medical supplies as part of the international medical relief effort. There will be massive needs in Haiti after this calamity, and that will include an enormous need for medicines and medical supplies. IMA is uniquely positioned to help. The organization has been providing medicines and supplies to Haiti for much of its 50 year history, and has had a permanent office there since 2000. IMA has working relationships throughout Haiti ranging from the central Haitian government to the community level. The group also works with other US and international agencies and faith-based organizations throughout the country. As of this writing, IMA does not yet know the status of President/CEO, Rick Santos, and 2 other IMA colleagues who are traveling in Port au Prince, Sarla Chand, Vice President of International Programs and Ann Varghese, Program Officer for Haiti. They are in Haiti as part of IMA’s long-term work there. IMA also does not yet know the status of five Haitian IMA staff. “The destruction is immense and the human need is great,” said Douglas Bright, IMA’s vice president of Institutional Advancement. Plans are being put in place to provide as many medicines and medical supplies as possible, quickly. “But we don’t need any further information to know that medicines and supplies are urgently needed,” added Bright, “and we must act now to begin this process. We must do all we can to help.” Donations are needed to support the relief efforts in Haiti. The public can donate to these efforts at www.imaworldhealth.org, or by calling IMA at 410/635-8720. =========== PROGRAMS Medicine & Supplies Disease Control Education & Training Health Systems -> 1/13/2010 IMA World Health Mobilizes Haitian Relief New Windsor, MD – January 14--IMA World Health (IMA), a specialist in providing essential healthcare services and medical supplies to people in need around the world, has immediately begun developing an emergency response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and the surrounding areas. IMA World Health will be providing medicines and medical supplies as part of the international medical relief effort. There will be massive needs in Haiti after this calamity, and that will include an enormous need for medicines and medical supplies. IMA is uniquely positioned to help. The organization has been providing medicines and supplies to Haiti for much of its 50 year history, and has had a permanent office there since 2000. IMA has working relationships throughout Haiti ranging from the central Haitian government to the community level. The group also works with other US and international agencies and faith-based organizations throughout the country. As of this writing, IMA does not yet know the status of President/CEO, Rick Santos, and 2 other IMA colleagues who are traveling in Port au Prince, Sarla Chand, Vice President of International Programs and Ann Varghese, Program Officer for Haiti. They are in Haiti as part of IMA’s long-term work there. IMA also does not yet know the status of five Haitian IMA staff. “The destruction is immense and the human need is great,” said Douglas Bright, IMA’s vice president of Institutional Advancement. Plans are being put in place to provide as many medicines and medical supplies as possible, quickly. “But we don’t need any further information to know that medicines and supplies are urgently needed,” added Bright, “and we must act now to begin this process. We must do all we can to help.” Donations are needed to support the relief efforts in Haiti. The public can donate to these efforts at www.imaworldhealth.org, or by calling IMA at 410/635-8720. ===================================== PROGRAMS Medicine & Supplies Disease Control Education & Training Health Systems ====================================== Medicine Boxes and Medical Mission Group Inquiries: Patty Pickett at 1-877-241-7952 or pattypickett @imaworldhealth.org

region: Haiti, Carribean -> Haiti, Caribbean

cat_notes: -> 1/17/10 LTel: Dayle, I changed the address (per our newly established convention) because this org has a permanent office/location in Haiti and a stateside office as well. THANKS!

organization: -> Faith-Based Medical Services

name: IMA World Health HQ -> IMA World Health HQ - 2010 Haiti Earthquake Response

state: MD -> HT
town: New Windsor ->
address: P.O. Box 429 500 Main Street - Building Old Main -> P.O. Box 429 500 Main Street - Building Old Main New Windsor, MD 21776
notes: 1/13/2010 IMA World Health Mobilizes Haitian Relief New Windsor, MD – January 14--IMA World Health (IMA), a specialist in providing essential healthcare services and medical supplies to people in need around the world, has immediately begun developing an emergency response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and the surrounding areas. IMA World Health will be providing medicines and medical supplies as part of the international medical relief effort. There will be massive needs in Haiti after this calamity, and that will include an enormous need for medicines and medical supplies. IMA is uniquely positioned to help. The organization has been providing medicines and supplies to Haiti for much of its 50 year history, and has had a permanent office there since 2000. IMA has working relationships throughout Haiti ranging from the central Haitian government to the community level. The group also works with other US and international agencies and faith-based organizations throughout the country. As of this writing, IMA does not yet know the status of President/CEO, Rick Santos, and 2 other IMA colleagues who are traveling in Port au Prince, Sarla Chand, Vice President of International Programs and Ann Varghese, Program Officer for Haiti. They are in Haiti as part of IMA’s long-term work there. IMA also does not yet know the status of five Haitian IMA staff. “The destruction is immense and the human need is great,” said Douglas Bright, IMA’s vice president of Institutional Advancement. Plans are being put in place to provide as many medicines and medical supplies as possible, quickly. “But we don’t need any further information to know that medicines and supplies are urgently needed,” added Bright, “and we must act now to begin this process. We must do all we can to help.” Donations are needed to support the relief efforts in Haiti. The public can donate to these efforts at www.imaworldhealth.org, or by calling IMA at 410/635-8720. =========== PROGRAMS Medicine & Supplies Disease Control Education & Training Health Systems -> 1/13/2010 IMA World Health Mobilizes Haitian Relief New Windsor, MD – January 14--IMA World Health (IMA), a specialist in providing essential healthcare services and medical supplies to people in need around the world, has immediately begun developing an emergency response to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and the surrounding areas. IMA World Health will be providing medicines and medical supplies as part of the international medical relief effort. There will be massive needs in Haiti after this calamity, and that will include an enormous need for medicines and medical supplies. IMA is uniquely positioned to help. The organization has been providing medicines and supplies to Haiti for much of its 50 year history, and has had a permanent office there since 2000. IMA has working relationships throughout Haiti ranging from the central Haitian government to the community level. The group also works with other US and international agencies and faith-based organizations throughout the country. As of this writing, IMA does not yet know the status of President/CEO, Rick Santos, and 2 other IMA colleagues who are traveling in Port au Prince, Sarla Chand, Vice President of International Programs and Ann Varghese, Program Officer for Haiti. They are in Haiti as part of IMA’s long-term work there. IMA also does not yet know the status of five Haitian IMA staff. “The destruction is immense and the human need is great,” said Douglas Bright, IMA’s vice president of Institutional Advancement. Plans are being put in place to provide as many medicines and medical supplies as possible, quickly. “But we don’t need any further information to know that medicines and supplies are urgently needed,” added Bright, “and we must act now to begin this process. We must do all we can to help.” Donations are needed to support the relief efforts in Haiti. The public can donate to these efforts at www.imaworldhealth.org, or by calling IMA at 410/635-8720. =========== PROGRAMS Medicine & Supplies Disease Control Education & Training Health Systems
zip: 21776 -> 00000
region: -> Haiti, Carribean
areas_served: -> Haiti
mission: IMA World Health is a nonprofit organization providing health care services and supplies to vulnerable and marginalized people. We are a faith-based organization (FBO) working primarily in the developing world, where an estimated 30 to 60 percent of health care is provided by FBOs. Incorporated in 1960 as Interchurch Medical Assistance, our work has always supported the international health missions of our Member Agencies. Our expertise has grown, and today IMA helps communities, regions, and even entire nations to build and strengthen their own health care systems. IMA's goal is not to foster dependence on foreign assistance, but rather to promote self-reliance and sustainable solutions. In addition to our headquarters in the US, we have field offices in Tanzania, Haiti, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Southern Sudan, and Kenya. -> IMA World Health is a nonprofit organization providing health care services and supplies to vulnerable and marginalized people. We are a faith-based organization (FBO) working primarily in the developing world, where an estimated 30 to 60 percent of health care is provided by FBOs. Incorporated in 1960 as Interchurch Medical Assistance, our work has always supported the international health missions of our Member Agencies. Our expertise has grown, and today IMA helps communities, regions, and even entire nations to build and strengthen their own health care systems. IMA's goal is not to foster dependence on foreign assistance, but rather to promote self-reliance and sustainable solutions. In addition to our headquarters in the US, we have field offices in Tanzania, Haiti, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Southern Sudan, and Kenya.