Presented By: Hillel
Health in Africa: Working in Critical Conditions with Dr. Rick Hodes
Dr. Rick Hodes, the legendary physician who has treated children in Ethiopia for almost 30 years, will speak Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
Dr. Hodes, known by some as "Father Theresa," has been highlighted by CNN's "Heroes" program and will be featured in an HBO documentary to be released in April. The trailer for the film, "Making the Crooked Straight," can be viewed on YouTube.
Dr. Hodes, an active board member of "Will Work for Food," will speak about his experiences ranging from the 1984 Ethiopian Famine to his current work at Mother Teresa's mission in Addis Ababa treating cancer, heart diseases and spinal conditions.
Sponsored by: Will Work For Food, U-M Hillel, University of Michigan School of Public Health, the Center for Global Health, Global REACH, Ginsberg Center.
Location: School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, SPH I Crossroads 1690
Dr. Hodes, known by some as "Father Theresa," has been highlighted by CNN's "Heroes" program and will be featured in an HBO documentary to be released in April. The trailer for the film, "Making the Crooked Straight," can be viewed on YouTube.
Dr. Hodes, an active board member of "Will Work for Food," will speak about his experiences ranging from the 1984 Ethiopian Famine to his current work at Mother Teresa's mission in Addis Ababa treating cancer, heart diseases and spinal conditions.
Sponsored by: Will Work For Food, U-M Hillel, University of Michigan School of Public Health, the Center for Global Health, Global REACH, Ginsberg Center.
Location: School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, SPH I Crossroads 1690