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Obit For Bishop Hearn, Armin Weinberg
Obit For Bishop Hearn, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Obit for Bishop Hearn in Sept 9, 2020 Houston Chronicle, He was instrumental in asking Armin to help engage in the work supported by AIHA to compliment his Methodist interest in Kazakhstan. Without him the project would not have begun nor ended . Because of him TMH provided multiple years of support that complimented the AIHA funding and allow Armin to bring many other resources to their effort. A truly warm, respectful and supportive leader. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (Tnrcc) [Readme Tnrcc], Armin Weinberg
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (Tnrcc) [Readme Tnrcc], Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Describes the files in this folder that summarize my disappointment in the TX agencies failure to include radiation/nuclear threats to the environmental assessment they were conducting. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Readme File About Herb Berhstock, Armin Weinberg
Readme File About Herb Berhstock, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
This contains information and links to some material about Herb Behrstock who was the UN representative to our project in Kazakhstan and the special UN mission that I participated in. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Play About Couple On Land Around Chernobyl, Armin Weinberg
Play About Couple On Land Around Chernobyl, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Story about a play depicting a couple that have lived on the contaminated land around the site of the nuclear plant. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Letter From John Post To Armin & Karen, Armin Weinberg
Letter From John Post To Armin & Karen, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
This is a letter that accompanied a gift (tube with document inside that was printed by the original Gutenberg printing press) from John Post to Armin. John was a ret. Col. in medical logistics (at the US Dept of State) that helped distribute excess medical and hospital supplies to our AIHA partners in Kazakhstan, Azerbiajan and actually helped with shipment to Gaza as well. Since he lived in DC I invited him to a couple of the non-radiation related Intercultural Cancer Council Biennial Symposia that our Center at BCM coordinated. The page is now at the HRC for viewing. See …
Letter To Thmrf Board To Cease Operations, Armin Weinberg
Letter To Thmrf Board To Cease Operations, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Letter describing our closing down the Texas Hadassah Medical Research Foundation. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Albina Personal Statement, Armin Weinberg
Albina Personal Statement, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
This is a personal statement written by Albina Orazgaliyeva (now Rippy). She was the daughter of our colleague (Marina) in Semipalatinsk who we helped come to the US to study. She eventually graduated from UH, married, and built a very successful business that they sold called Yoga One. The statement however is a powerful reminder of the reach of the partnership that went well beyond our funded mandate to that of friendship. Her family built a very successful private pharmacy and production business at a time when almost none existed after the breakup of the Soviet Union left countries like …
Final Aiha Report On Semi Project In Kazahkstan, Armin Weinberg
Final Aiha Report On Semi Project In Kazahkstan, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
An executive summary of the last year of the AIHA supported activities that were supported as a part of the payback (Project Sapphire) for dismantling nuclear weapons in Kurchatov. An extremely meaningful set of mutually agreed upon objectives by both sides served as a solid base to establish a multidimensional effort. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Overview - Assessing Aid - World Bank Report, Armin Weinberg
Overview - Assessing Aid - World Bank Report, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
A World Bank Policy Research Report that helped inform my leadership of our international projects in the former Soviet Union. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Registry Screens 02no98, Armin Weinberg
Registry Screens 02no98, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Content and screen shots of development of cancer registrty. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Letter To Kazakh Ambassador To The Us, Armin Weinberg
Letter To Kazakh Ambassador To The Us, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
A letter to Bolat K. Nurgaliyev the Kazakhstan Ambassador to the US regarding an upcoming meeting we helped orchestrate that included AFRRI. Also an interesting reference to Mr. James Giffin regarding the committee for reorganization of the health care system in the Republic of Kazakhstan that I was asked to comment on. Turns out Giffin was later arrested and charged related to bribes in a scandal known as Kazahkgate. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Non-Proliferation Talk At Kazakhstan, Armin Weinberg
Non-Proliferation Talk At Kazakhstan, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
These are talking notes for my presentation at a nuclear non-proliferation conference. Interesting to see recommendations including this one, "I suggest Minister Shkolnik create a joint committee with representatives from government, academicia, public survivors and ethicists to continue the pursuit of this question." See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Plans For Nazarbayev Visit To Houston And Tmc, Armin Weinberg
Plans For Nazarbayev Visit To Houston And Tmc, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
A list of things that Armin created in preparation for the visit by the President of Kazakhstan to Texas, Houston and the Medical Center. Very insightful with names and activities. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
By Healthcare Committee Doc, Armin Weinberg
By Healthcare Committee Doc, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Selected material about the healthcare system/status in Russia circa 1997. It looks like a series of pieces from a healthcare publication. Clearly this was a part of our trying to assess the opportunity to further our work with Dennis Sokol of the American Medical Centers that Ambassador Strauss connected us with as well as the post-Chernobyl opportunities for our colleagues in the Former USSR. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Non-Prol, Armin Weinberg
Non-Prol, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
I think this is a prelim to the non-proliferation.doc for the conference. I include this only since it is draft material and the date is 2 months prior to the other one. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
497rpt, Armin Weinberg
497rpt, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
This is a great example of a trip report (wish they were all this well written and formatted!). Put this in as it reflects a lot of the various aspects of the work we had been involved with in Kazakhstan our team, their team and leadership. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Radefx Tm Registration 02261997, Armin Weinberg
Radefx Tm Registration 02261997, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Kaznurse, Armin Weinberg
Kaznurse, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
This document is a report by F. Curtiss Swezy, DrPH and Shanta Swezy about nursing reform in Kazakhstan being stimulated and supported by two AIHA partnerships. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Marnies, Armin Weinberg
Marnies, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
This is a version of a paper on Chernobyl written by Marnie Rose a Russian Studies student who went to Bellaire High School, then UT (I think phase2) that Armin helped get her to study and visit Ukraine. Marnie unfortunately died of a glioblastoma when a Pediatric Resident at UT Houston. A fun run Run for the Rose is held in Houston each year in her memory. http://www.drmarnierose.org/. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
News Clips, Armin Weinberg
News Clips, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
A collection of news clips I used to track what might be relevant to our work in Kazakhstan. Of note is a story about Newmont Corp's interest in developing gold resources in the region. They eventually were contacted and help support several public health education initiatives in the Semey region. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
News Clippings, Armin Weinberg
News Clippings, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
News clippings related to Chernobyl and other radiation events. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Planning Notes For Governors Visit To Tx, Armin Weinberg
Planning Notes For Governors Visit To Tx, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Note to have TJ Dunlap (consultant to Armin's group at BCM) to prepare for upcoming visit by Governor Jakianov. Some good initial planning for events with TMH, Mayor, and Santa Fe Gold ... but more followed this including a meeting with Governor Bush and more. A very important step in this partnership for sure. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
I Found This In My Zip File Mydocs As Jakianv1.Doc, Armin Weinberg
I Found This In My Zip File Mydocs As Jakianv1.Doc, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
A more complete planning note regarding Governor Jakianov's visit to Texas. I found this in my zip file mydocs as JAKIANV1.doc then saved it as "jakianv1b.doc" in the since it has more detail. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Marnie, Armin Weinberg
Marnie, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
A letter of recommendation for Marnie Rose's application to medical school. Marnie matriculated to UTHouston started a Pediatric Residency but passed away due to a glioblastoma. Her family started http://www.drmarnierose.org/ a foundation that continues today. This letter provides a nice summary of her past interest and work related to Chernobyl. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
First Trip To Kazakhstan Executive Summary, Armin Weinberg
First Trip To Kazakhstan Executive Summary, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
This Executive Summary report gives a synopsis of our FIRST trip from February 12-21, to the city of Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan that established the AIHA, TMH, BCM partnership. Great first impressions and orientation to what follows. A lot of prep went into this including getting letters from key Texas players including one from Governor George W. Bush, Texas to Governor Galimzhan B. Jakianov. ee more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Working Notes From First Trip To Kazakhstan, Armin Weinberg
Working Notes From First Trip To Kazakhstan, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Includes great material & notes eg, "ADW and CL returned to Semipalatinsk with BT’s car and driver. Unfortunately while returning they hit a patch of ice and ended up in a snowy ditch. Fortunately this occurred near one of the few villages along the way and a passing truck was able to pull them out. The good reflexes and driving skills of the driver kept them from overturning. ML and MR hired a car and driver from Kuchartov and returned later after completing the hospital survey" I (ADW) gave the drive $100 for pulling us out it was below zero …
Background & History Of Kazakhstan, Armin Weinberg
Background & History Of Kazakhstan, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Some background and history about Kazakhstan including USSR period to provide early context for us as we entered the AIHA partnership. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
Initial Thoughts About Aiha Kazakhstan Partnership In Semipalatinsk, Armin Weinberg
Initial Thoughts About Aiha Kazakhstan Partnership In Semipalatinsk, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Notes by Armin that look at issues and opportunity for us with this AIHA partnership in Kazakhstan. The core of course with our internal BCM, TMH, TCH, TMC benefits. Obviously with possible links to our work in Chernobyl and even the AMC business as well. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
News Clips Re Nuclear Waste Mid-1990s, Armin Weinberg
News Clips Re Nuclear Waste Mid-1990s, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
Early on and still today what and how to deal with nuclear waste of various types remains unsettled. Yet we continue to rely on nuclear sources for medical, societal, energy and military applications. See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.
News Clipping From 1994 Relevant To Our Interest In Chernobyl, Armin Weinberg
News Clipping From 1994 Relevant To Our Interest In Chernobyl, Armin Weinberg
Works on Radiation Effects: 1990-2020
News coverage that could inform our work in Chernobyl and USA... eg, "CLINTON WEIGHS NEXT STEP ON RADIATION TESTSRTw 1/1/94 9:42 AM HILTON HEAD, SC, Jan 1 (Reuter) - President Clinton said Saturday he supports Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary's release of documents disclosing secret Cold War radiation tests on people and said the next step is to decide what to do with the information. " See more at Armin Weinberg, PhD Papers and its finding aid.