It is with a combination of sadness and anxious anticipation that I set up this blog. The earthquake in Haiti has resulted in devastation and personal tragedy beyond compare in recent history. We all watch the events and aftermath unfold before us with a sense of deep frustration that we can not help more.

The purpose of this blog is two-fold. First and foremost to help spread the word about a wonderful organization that IS helping, the International Medical Alliance. I have only recently been introduced to the organization but already see that they are genuine. They have been in the area on the border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic for several years providing basic medical care and hosting routine medical missions. Their commitment started long before the earthquake!

They are in dire need of support. You can find them at www.imaonline.org.


Next, I hope to be able to chronicle the experience of helping the IMA. If the communications are sufficient I will send updates during our trip starting February 13th.

Thank you for any support.

Bram R. Kaufman, MD