The complete video of Dr. Paul Farmer’s lecture, "Rethinking Global Public Health: Prevention, Care and the Role of the American University," originally webcast live on November 20, 2007, is available online. Click here to view. The video is 91 minutes in length, and includes introductory remarks from Dean Marla J. Gold, MD (Drexel School of Public Health) and Stephen Director, PhD (Sr. VP and Provost, Drexel University). Lydia Mann-Bondat, MPH, MS (Sr. Project Manager, Mass. General Hospital) precedes Dr. Farmer with a reflection upon the life and work of her father, Dr. Jonathan Mann (1947 – 1998), first Dean of the Drexel School of Public Health.
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Dr. Farmer is a true champion of healthcare equality and social justice – and reflects the founding values instilled in the School of Public Health by Dr. Jonathan Mann.
"Rethinking Global Public Health: Prevention, Care and the Role of the American University"
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 • 4:30 PM
Main Auditorium • Drexel University • Drexel Main Building
3141 Chestnut Street • Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Farmer founded Partners in Health, an international nonprofit organization that provides direct health care, research and advocacy for those who are sick and living in poverty – particularly in Haiti, Russia and Peru. He also pioneered innovative, community-based treatment for AIDS and tuberculosis. Dr. Farmer proved to the world that it is possible to deliver quality healthcare in poor, rural settings. In 2003, his work was profiled in Tracy Kidder's book Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World.
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Dr. Jonathan Mann's vision, passion and leadership forever instilled the values of public health as a human right at the School of Public Health. Each speaker in the annual series will reflect Dr. Mann's principles and everlasting spirit at the school. |
The annual lecture series is made possible thanks to the generous support of Dr. D. Walter Cohen.
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