E-mail a friendMarch 7, 2006
In an update on post-Katrina New Orleans, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher discusses the city's healthcare crisis, and filmmaker Royce Osborn expresses optimism that the city will get back on its feet.
Dr. David Satcher
Dr. David Satcher
Nobody thought 2-year-old David Satcher would live. But he was tough. With the help of a dedicated Black doctor, he overcame whooping cough and pneumonia and went on to become the 16th U.S. Surgeon General. He also served as the first Black director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now at Morehouse School of Medicine, as the Interim President and Director of its Center of Excellence on Health Disparities, Satcher champions healthy lifestyles, especially in underserved communities.
Royce Osborn
Royce Osborn
New Orleans native Royce Osborn and his wife survived the wrath of Hurricane Katrina. They evacuated from New Orleans days after the area was hit. They're now staying with family in Los Angeles. Osborn is a TV and documentary writer and producer. His PBS documentary, All on a Mardi Gras Day, celebrates his hometown in all its riotous, colorful and spiritual glory. His credits also include writer for the 35th and 36th NAACP Image Awards.