news and media: news archives 2005
Dec. 12, 2005
GREENVILLE MAN TO WRITE GUIDELINES
FOR THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Dr. Paul Saunderson of Greenville has been selected by the World Health Organization Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for leprosy to draft guidelines for WHO’s 2006-2010 leprosy control strategies which emphasize quality of treatment and care for people affected by leprosy. Saunderson’s appointment came in London last week during a joint meeting of the chairs of the ILEP Technical Commission (ITC) and the WHO TAG on leprosy. Read More...
November 4, 2005
New Development Director Named at ALM
American Leprosy Mission (ALM) recently named Chuck Crowe, noted international leader in volunteer and relief efforts, as director of development. He previously served as executive director and senior counsel to Develop Resources providing on-site development and marketing direction to international organizations. Prior to that, he served as regional development officer for the American National Red Cross. Read More...
October 2005
AMERICAN LEPROSY MISSIONS THERAPIST HONORED
The American Society of Hand Therapists will honor ALM’s Linda Lehman this month with the 2005 Paul W. Brand Award for Professional Excellence. The presentation will take place at ASHT’s annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Lehman has worked for American Leprosy Missions in Brazil for more than twenty years, helping leprosy-affected people learn to manage disabilities and complications from this disease. Read More...
Jim Oehrig Joins American Leprosy Missions Program Department
Jim Oehrig has joined American Leprosy Missions as Director for Program Development. In his new position, Jim will work with ALM’s worldwide partners to enhance non-medical services for leprosy and Buruli ulcer affected individuals, families and communities. Read More...
What’s Buruli ulcer and why does ALM care?
Let me take you into the children’s Buruli ward at a busy hospital, outside of Kumasi in Ghana.
Small metal beds are crammed side by side. Taped to each bed is a crayon drawing—attempts by the kids to make their hospital home cheerful. Extra mattresses have been put on the floor. Read More...
