Book signings feature volunteers’ Haiti relief stories

Volunteers who stories are told in the new book, “Help and Hope for Haiti,” will recount stories from their work in Haiti and sign book at two upcoming events in Omaha.

Employees, faculty and staff have two opportunities to hear compelling stories about innovation, resilience and inspiration from the UNMC health care volunteers who provided relief in Haiti.

Their stories and photos are featured in a new book, “Help and Hope for Haiti.”

The book is a documentary-style look at the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and the efforts by medical center employees to provide acute care and assist with a rebuilding strategy.

Buy the book “Help and Hope for Haiti” can be purchased at the UNMC bookstore. During the month of January, medical center employees can buy the book at a special discount. The book also can be purchased online at unmcbookstore.com. All proceeds from book will go to the UNMC Haitian Relief and Outreach Fund to assist with ongoing relief efforts.

The book is edited by Rubens Pamies, M.D., UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs and Haiti native.

A special event will be held in the UNMC Bookstore on Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. In addition to stories from volunteers, the event will feature refreshments including Haitian fruit. UNMC employees and students can purchase the book at special discount.

If you are unable to attend this event, you can hear stories from medical center volunteers and get your book signed at The BookWorm on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.