Below: Media clip from Pristina, Kosovo

The American people support the improvement of maternal and child health in Kosovo

Pristina, 13. 10. 2011

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kosovo, received a donation yesterday worth $ 408,471,000 through the Partnership to Improve Maternal and Child Health in Kosovo project.

The project is funded by USAID and implemented by AIHA (American  International Health Alliance).

The donation comes as a result of developing a successful partnership between AIHA's, health institutions in Kosovo and the U.S. Project Cure organization.

This donation includes medical devices, medicinal products and medical materials which are destined for the functioning of the Pediatric Emergency Department and Clinic of Pediatric Intensive Unit, the Neonatal Center of Kosovo, and the Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics of the University Clinical Center of Kosovo.

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Populli Amerikan përkrah përmirësimin e shëndetit të nënës dhe fëmijës në Kosovë

Prishtinë, 13. 10. 2011

Ministria e Shëndetësisë e Republikës së Kosovës, , ka pranuar dje një donacion me vlerë prej 408,471 USD në kuadër të Partneritetit për përmirësimin e shëndetit të nënës dhe fëmijës në Kosovë.

Projekti financohet nga USAID dhe zbatohet nga AIHA (Aleanca Amerikane për Shëndet Ndërkombëtar).

Donacioni vjen si rrjedhojë e zhvillimit të një partneritetit të suksesshëm në mes të AIHA-s, Institucioneve shëndetësore të Kosovës dhe Project Cure nga SHBA.

Ky donacion përmban aparatura mjekësore, produkte medicinale dhe materiale shëndetësore të cilat janë të destinuara për funksionalizimin e Departamentit të Emergjencave Pediatrike dhe Njësinë Intenzive të Klinikës Pediatrike, Qendrën Neonatologjike të Kosovës dhe Klinikën e Gjinekologjisë dhe Obstetrikës të Qendrës Klinike Universitare të Kosovës.

 

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We are pleased to welcome the following individuals to PROJECT C.U.R.E. for the 2011 Spring internship program.

Make a difference, participate in a C.U.R.E. Clinic trip!

As a participant in a C.U.R.E. Clinic trip, you will work hand-in-hand with in-country medical professionals to help deliver life-sustaining medical care to those in need and make a real difference for individuals and communities in the developing world. Getting involved with a C.U.R.E. Clinic trip can be a life changing experience and a great way to give back. If you or anyone that you know is looking for an international medical volunteer opportunity click here  for complete details, application and the 2011 schedule.

 

 

PROJECT C.U.R.E. Volunteer Ed Holroyd recently traveled to Honduras, and generously took along three C.U.R.E. KITS as checked luggage. Holroyd has been a volunteer at the Denver sorting center and warehouse for the past four years.  The KITS were delivered to the Karen Smith Medical Clinic in the city of Canchias. The clinic serves 15-20 area villages, and often treats more than 100 patients per day. Holroyd said the clinic doctor, Dr. Lenin Mauricio Turcios, was very grateful to receive the contents of the KITS, which included many first aid and hygiene supplies.  C.U.R.E. KITS contain about $1,500 worth of medical supplies and, dependent upon current donations, over-the-counter medicines. Learn more about how you can travel with a C.U.R.E. KIT on your next trip to the developing world. Many thanks to Mr. Holroyd for delivering these life-saving medical supplies on behalf of PROJECT C.U.R.E.!
Ed Holroyd (left) and Dr. Turcios		The Karen Smith Medical Clinic

Pediatricians are needed to complete medical teams scheduled to visit Lima and Pucusana, Peru, and Managua, Nicaragua, for C.U.R.E. CLINICS programs this coming summer. Visit the C.U.R.E. CLINICS page on our website to download and complete a preliminary application. Not a pediatrician? No problem. Your expertise and skills will be valuable for other C.U.R.E. CLINICS programs planned for 2010-2011.
Lima and Pucusana, Peru: June 22-July 2		El Crucero, Nicaragua: June 17-30
Participants in C.U.R.E. CLINICS programs work alongside in-country medical professionals to provide life-sustaining medical care to those in need and make a real difference for individuals and communities in the developing world. C.U.R.E. CLINICS are often life-changing experiences for patients and participants.
C.U.R.E. CLINICS: Peru
C.U.R.E. CLINICS teams regularly visit hospitals and clinics in Lima, the capitol city, and Pucusana, a small fishing village, in Peru. There is great need in the region; C.U.R.E. CLINICS participants will provide medical attention and education. Included in this trip is the opportunity to travel to Cuzco and enjoy the wonders of Machu Picchu. The cost to participate in the trip is $2,500, with an additional charge of approximately $750 for the Machu Picchu extension. The initial program fee covers airfare, accommodations, in-country transportation, and meals. Visit the C.U.R.E. CLINICS page on our website to download a preliminary application. Contact us for more information.
C.U.R.E. CLINICS: Nicaragua
Three years ago, four families from Highlands Ranch, CO, gathered together and formed El Crucero Leadership Team with the goal of raising funds to build a clinic in El Crucero, Nicaragua, and to support and oversee operations. The completed clinic has three exam rooms, a dental exam room, laboratory, and pharmacy. A PROJECT C.U.R.E. container arrived in February 2010. Experienced family practice doctors are needed to serve at daily health fairs. Prominent diseases include hypertension, respiratory conditions, asthma, and skin disorders. The cost for this trip is $2,000, which includes airfare, accommodations, in-country transportation, and meals. Work at the clinic can be followed by a short leisure trip to Nicaragua's beautiful beaches on the Pacific Ocean and/or tours of Lago de Nicaragua, Granada, or the Maribios Volcanic Chain. Visit the C.U.R.E. CLINICS page on our website to download a preliminary application. Contact us for more information.
Together with you, PROJECT C.U.R.E. will make a difference in Peru and Nicaragua. Thank you for your interest in C.U.R.E. CLINICS!

Since January 15, PROJECT C.U.R.E. has delivered eight separate loads (approximately 800 boxes of supplies each) to earthquake survivors, and aid workers helping them, in Haiti. The value of materials delivered so far is nearly $3 million! PROJECT C.U.R.E.'s efforts to deliver relief supplies to Haiti would not be possible without the support of hundreds of individuals, companies, and organizations who have donated time, supplies, and money. On behalf of the hundreds of thousands of people in need in Haiti, who are receiving assistance now, PROJECT C.U.R.E. says "thank you."

Below are details on PROJECT C.U.R.E.'s eight humanitarian relief deliveries to Haiti since January 15.

1	The first Haiti load left Project C.U.R.E. Nashville on Friday, Jan. 15, on its way to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba where it was shuttled to the U.S.S. Comfort and transported to on-site medical aid groups in Haiti. This load was sponsored by Newmont Mining Corporation.
2	The second load of Project C.U.R.E. medical relief left Denver via American Airlines on Monday, Jan. 18, from which it was flown to Miami and transferred to Catholic Relief Services in Haiti. This load was sponsored by MillerCoors.
3	A third load left Denver via American Airlines on Monday, Jan. 18. Materials were received and distributed by the U.S. Military’s Southern Command to various aid organizations. This load was sponsored by Cameco.
4	A fourth contingent of supplies traveled from Project C.U.R.E.’s distribution center in Nashville, to Norfolk, Va., where it was joined with the U.S.S. Sacagawea (a dry cargo ship) to be distributed by the U.S. Southern Command to various aid organizations. This load was sponsored by Apache Corporation.
5	A load destined for Opa-locka, Fla. left Phoenix on Jan. 26. A private charter plane of Rock-It Cargo, transported it to Port-au-Prince on Jan. 30, where it was distributed to Partners in Health (PIH). PIH is operating the large Hôpital de l'Université d'état d'Haiti (HUEH), or University Hospital, in the capitol city.
6	Project C.U.R.E. volunteers prepared a sixth load that left Nashville on Wednesday, Jan. 28 en route to Florida, then to Haiti. This load was received by PIH and sponsored by Rock-It Cargo.
7	Leaving Denver on Feb. 1, a load filled principally with first aid and hygiene supplies donated by community members went to Florida, where it was repacked into a private charter plane provided by Rock-It Cargo, delivered to Haiti, and distributed to PIH.
8	The eighth load of Help for Haiti supplies left Houston on Feb. 1 en route to Florida, from which it was transported by , from which it was transported by Rock-It Cargo to Port-au-Prince to be received by PIH.
Together with you, PROJECT C.U.R.E. is making a positive impact in Haiti as relief and recovery efforts continue. Thank you for your contributions!

After receiving an e-mail from PROJECT C.U.R.E. a week ago regarding the Haiti earthquake, and what individuals could do to help, Don Huck started making plans to make a difference. Mr. Huck, who is the owner of Talking Books Plus in Littleton, Colo., maintains a personal connection with PROJECT C.U.R.E. through two of the organization's angel ambassadors - Dr. Merl and Barbara Jacobsen - who have been customers at the store since 2006.

Upon learning of the needs in Haiti, Talking Books Plus spread the word to its customer base, who number more than 300 in Denver and the surrounding mountain area. The store's customer base had one thing in common - their love of audio books. Now they have another reason for sharing - opening their hearts and wallets to contribute to a donations drive for PROJECT C.U.R.E.

So far the store has collected more than $700 in first aid and home medical supplies that will be taken to PROJECT C.U.R.E. for delivery to Haiti.

Talking Books Plus will also donate a percentage of gross sales taken in from January 14 through February 14, 2010, to help with the costs of delivering the supplies to Haitians in this time of need. Join Talking Books Plus and make a donation online today.

Want to organize a donations drive at your retail location, workplace, or community center? Contact us to learn more.

We have been encouraged by the amount of interest in supporting PROJECT C.U.R.E.'s efforts to assist with earthquake recovery in Haiti. Interested to know what you can do?

We want to offer you options. Depending on what fits your interests the most, please visit the following pages to learn more.

• Give supplies.

  View a list of requested first aid and hygiene supplies and learn more about where to drop them off.
  

• Volunteer your time to help collect and sort supplies.

  Learn more about how, when, and where you can contribute your time and energy.
  

• Donate money to help with transportation costs.

  Make a donation today by selecting "2010 Haiti Earthquake Relief" from the fund designation menu.

PROJECT C.U.R.E. is currently accepting donations of first aid and hygiene supplies (list below) to help with preparation for future deliveries of medical relief to the country.

Donations can be sent to or dropped off at PROJECT C.U.R.E. distribution centers in four cities nationwide: Denver, Phoenix, Nashville and Houston.

Employees at United Launch Alliance in Centennial, Colorado, have arranged a workplace donation drive. You can do the same at your workplace with the list below. Contact us if you need assistance with transporting donations to a collection center.

In the upcoming days, the organization will coordinate with various retail and community locations in these four cities to allow individuals and groups to make donations at their convenience.

Suggested donations for Help for Haiti:

Disinfectants / antibacterial solutions (peroxide) Hand sanitizer Masks Sterile gloves Bandages Wraps/rolled bandages Gauze and dressings Tape	Splints Baby formula Infant rehydration (Pedialyte) Personal care items Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids) Water purification tablets Crutches Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) Analgesics (Tylenol, aspirin, Advil)