Katrina Relief Effort
University of North Texas Health Science Center
UNTHSC at the Will Rogers Colliseum in Fort Worth
UNT
Health Science Center doctors of osteopathy, physicians assistants and
medical students spent the Labor Day weekend attending to victims of Hurricane
Katrina at the Will Rogers Colliseum in Fort Worth.
Faculty, staff and students continue to man a station at the Will Rogers providing medical care while Fort Worth awaits another wave of evacuees.
"We'll be available as long as we're needed," said TCOM Dean Marc B. Hahn, DO, who was one of the attending physicians this past weekend.
We Take Care of People from Robert Adams, D.O., senior associate dean for clinical affairs/chief medical officer of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Life in a Shelter - by Carol Stehly a personal account by a UNTHSC employee volunteer.
Diary of a volunteer psychologist - by Susan Franks an account of personal experiences.
Second year TCOM student manages shelter - Courtney Gray
TCOM 2006 student shares his experiences as a disaster relief volunteer - Matt Jones
Tulane University students at HSC
Katrina Precipitates Early Arrival of New Faculty Member
How You Can Help
The UNT Health Science Center has several ways for the community to
help victims of Hurricane Katrina. Below is a list of events that will
be occurring on the health science center campus. Check back on this
website periodically, as new events are posted in an effort to provide
help during the time of great need.
- Make a Donation - Specify your SECC donations for Katrina Relief or make other types of donations. Click here for more.
- Medical Care - American Osteopathic Association will provide grants to DOs and osteopathic medical students traveling as medical volunteers to the disaster areas. Click here for more.
- Give Blood - The Graduate Student Association
at UNT Health Science Center moved its campus blood drive from Sept.
13 to Sept. 6 to bring aid to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
94 units were drawn, 30 potential donors were deferred, and 12 people were still in line when Carter BloodCare ran out of supplies. "We average between 20 and 30 units at each campus blood drive." said Carla Lee, GSA advisor. "The only time we've had a better turnout was Sept. 12, 2001. Giving blood was a positive reaction to a horrible situation, just as it is in the case of the hurricane. Our goal now is to turn today's donors into regular donors."
The GSA hosts a blood drive approximately every 56 days, the waiting period between donations. The next drive is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Atrium of the Education and Administration Building.
- Give Clothing - The Forensic Investigative Research & Education group-FIRE (a student organization) is sponsoring a clothing drive from Sept. 1 to Sept. 8. Items may be dropped off in the Atrium, Kiva Lounge, Stairwell Cafe and the 1st floor elevator lobby of the Center for BioHealth, and will be delivered to the Salvation Army Shelter in Dallas on Friday, Sept. 9. New socks and underwear and clean bedding are the primary need.
- Red Cross Pizza Fundraiser - The Office of Student Affairs and the Public Health Student Association are sponsoring a Pizza Fundraiser on Sept. 16. Suggested donation of $5 for a megaslice and a drink. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross Relief Effort.
- A Drop-in-the-Bucket: Coin collection buckets will be placed in the Atrium and the Stairwell Cafe each day. Consider donating your pocket change to the Hurricane Katrina victims. Money collected will go to the Red Cross Relief Effort.
- Computer Help - Victims of Katrina need help to fill out the required FEMA forms online. If you are patient and would like to help, contact Lynley Dungan in ITS.
There has been an overwhelming response to the request to house refugees. Volunteer information is still being accepted and if/when this need materializes, those who have expressed an interest in providing housing will be notified. You may send your information to Thomas Moorman, Ed.D. tmoorman@hsc.unt.edu
Financial Aid at UNTHSC for Displaced Students
Metroplex Efforts
- Humane Society just made announcement they need the public's help. Volunteers
have gone down to New Orleans to pick some animals that have lost their
homes too. Approximately 400 will be distributed through the North Texas
Metroplex. First they need medical attention and then they will be put
up for adoption. They are asking for money, old blankets, old towels,
newspapers, and lots of dry or can dogfood. PLEASE HELP THEM OUT. IF
YOU GIVE MONEY PLEASE SEND IT TO: HUMANE SOCIETY 1840 EAST LANCASTER
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76103 ATTENTION: HURRICANE KATRINA
Resource
Connection where the refugees are arriving in the metroplex has the
following needs:
- baby formula,
- bottles,
- baby socks,
baby oneses, - women's underwear (l),
- women's bras(36-38),
- women's
socks,
flip flops, - men's clothing and shoes,
- boy's clothing between
size 7-12,
towels. - use/borrow cell phones to call friends
and family if you don't mind sharing your minutes. - Work to refugees
- Dear Volunteer: Due to the number of calls we have received from people wishing to volunteer their time at shelters, Tarrant County Public Health has set up a website for medical volunteers (RN, LVN, MD, etc.). Please go and register at: www.metroplexvolunteers.com This website is set up for you to easily register online and also to find areas and times in which you could volunteer your time. If you do not have medical experience, please contact the American Red Crossat 817-336-8718 or the Salvation Army at 817-344-1800. Your desire to help is very much appreciated. Chris Rauchs Administrative AssistantTarrant County Public Health1101 S. MainFort Worth, TX 76104
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