IN MEMORIAM DR. PAUL FARMER 1959-2022

PHH mourns the passing of Paul Farmer, the first American doctor and academician who saw the major health needs in Haiti. He was, in a sense, our mentor though we never met him personally. He recognized the acute health needs of the Haitian people before he became a doctor. We are nurses who recognized that same need and are educating nurse practitioners to meet that health deficiency.

Dr. Farmer died unexpectedly in his sleep in Rwanda on January 21st as reported by Partners in Health, the group he founded. He was only 62 years old. 

He left an inspiring legacy and a model that each and everyone can follow. However, the world is a less caring, compassionate place without him. 

We will miss him.