Sunday, November 04, 2007

Nov.13: Meet Vietnamese public health doctor/researcher Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong

Here's a note from Merle Ratner that I wanted to share with you:

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:30 -9:00 pm

A reception for Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong

The Brecht Forum,
451 West Street
(between Bank & Bethune Streets)


A leading Vietnamese public health doctor/researcher on the affects of Agent Orange from Vietnam is visiting the U.S. to attend the American Public Health Association and to meet with people in DC, N.Y. and Boston.

Come Meet Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong and hear about the affects of Agent Orange on the women and children of Vietnam. Dr. Phuong is the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Medical University of HCM City. She has also established a training program for rural midwives from ethnic minorities living in the Central Highlands who use their own languages to educate people about reproductive health issues.

Hope you can attend and invite your friends and colleagues.

See you on the 13th.

Merle Ratner

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