In honor of Haiti's 200 years of independence, the Weill Cornell chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) sponsored an informative discussion on the republic and the health status of Haitian-Americans.
The event, held June 3 in the Uris Faculty Lounge, was titled "Haiti: History, Culture and Health" and included an engaging talk on the legacy of the first black republic in the western hemisphere, the development of its unique cultural identity, and the health-care issues affecting the migrant community. The program was complemented with an art exhibit by Expressions Gallery, as well as Haitian cuisine.
Joining the celebration of Haiti's bicentennial were physicians and leaders of the Haitian-American community, including Drs. Mario Saint-Laurent and Eric Jerome of the Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad, and renowned radio-show host Jean-Junior Joseph.
Jean-Junior Joseph
Dr. Mario Saint-Laurent
Students and faculty of Weill Cornell gather for a discussion on Haiti hosted by SNMA.
Bernard Ashby, '07, SNMA chapter president, and Terry-Ann Chambers, '07, a member, helped organized the program.