Jewish-Israeli Rehab Clinic Opens in Haiti

(Jerusalem Post) Jordana Horn - A newly renovated rehabilitation clinic and prosthetic workshop opened last week in Port-au-Prince by Jewish and Israeli organizations to help the victims of Haiti's catastrophic earthquake. "The rehab center has helped hundreds of Haitians regain their mobility and independence," said Judy Amit, global director of international development for the American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). The clinic is staffed by rotating teams of Israeli orthopedic doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.


2010-11-23 08:07:20

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