ReachMD XM 160 Broadcasts A Special Report: The Medical Response to the Haiti Earthquake

ReachMD XM160's Second Opinion Live devotes entire program to discussion of health impacts of the January 12 Haiti Earthquake - TO BE BROADCAST THROUGHOUT THE WEEK OF JANUARY 25, 2010.

CHICAGO-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--ReachMD, the nation's fastest growing media communications provider for medical professionals, will broadcast a special report on the health impacts of the Haiti earthquake with specific focus on the medical response throughout the week of January 25, 2010.  The special program was recorded on Wednesday, January 20th and can be previewed here - http://www.ReachMD.com/haiti

Doctors Michael Greenberg and Matt Birnholz interview representatives of U.S.-based international relief organizations to better understand how relief efforts are being deployed in the aftermath of the earthquake, and how priorities are being set, given the conditions.

Guests:

Dr. Evan Lyon - In Haiti, working with Partners in Health to rebuild the infrastructure at the General Hospital in downtown Port-au-Prince.

Dr. Arthur Fournier - At the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, caring for injured, evacuated Haitians in Miami. He is also co-founder of Project Medishare, and is working with University of Miami teams operating a 300-bed field hospital in Haiti.

Ruth Madison - Director of Project HOPE's Women's & Children's Health programs. She is focused on longer-term issues in Haiti. Project HOPE is also helping staff the US Navy's hospital ship Comfort, currently providing aid to Haiti.

"This vital programming is not only timely, but provides healthcare professionals with concrete ways to volunteer to help in Haiti's recovery," said Gary Epstein, CEO of ReachMD.

About ReachMD: ReachMD, headquartered in Northbrook, IL, is a leading provider of advanced health care information and education for medical professionals. ReachMD's new media platform includes satellite radio, online programming that can be accessed through any XM radio, digital media device, or personal computer, as well as mobile platforms including the Apple iPhone. ReachMD's original programming includes interviews with world-renowned physicians covering professional topics within clinical medicine, treatment, research, executive management, government policies, technology, and global health issues, among others. ReachMD partners with top tier medical societies and accredited educational partners to provide this credible medical content. To access ReachMD's original programming 24/7, visit ReachMD at www.reachmd.com or XM Channel 160 or MedicalRadio iPhone App.

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