You look around the U.S. and the nature of the people who settled in New Orleans is such that you couldn't go to another part of the country and find that mixture. That's one reason the ties are so strong.
You look around the U.S. and the nature of the people who settled in New Orleans is such that you couldn't go to another part of the country and find that mixture. That's one reason the ties are so strong.
The prestigious Hilton Humanitarian Prize is a terrific boost as we seek not only to provide direct medical services in seven countries, including our own, but also to bring countless supporters into a broad and global movement to promote basic rights for the poor. Winning the Hilton Prize is the greatest recognition yet received by Partners In Health, and we are proud, honored and grateful.
In terms of the big cities of this country, New Orleans is clearly one of the cities with the most unique character. What's happened goes well beyond the devastation of one city - it's a national tragedy.
Well, we've worked with our friends in Haiti to establish nothing short of a modern medical center in one of the poorest parts of that country.
We've taken on the major health problems of the poorest - tuberculosis, maternal mortality, AIDS, malaria - in four countries. We've scored some victories in the sense that we've cured or treated thousands and changed the discourse about what is possible.
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