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Common Ground Wellness Center in Algiers, New Orleans
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net )
Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
On September 14, I visited the Common Ground Wellness Center at 1401 Teche St. in Algiers, New Orleans and had the opportunity to speak with Noah, a volunteer medic from Providence, Rhode Island. (22:02 minutes / 9.4 MB)

Noah discusses the reasons for medical volunteers coming to New Orleans and how they were able to mobilize, the goods and services provided at the clinic, the background of the volunteers, the response of the military to the clinic, the truth about large charity organizations, the role of anarchism in medical aid and how community members feel about the medical clinic and volunteers.

Noah also expresses his anger at the humanitarian crisis caused by George Bush, Dick Cheney, Condoleezza Rice and the directors of FEMA and the Armed Services who are planing to turn New Orleans into a rich white disneyland on the Mississippi River.

Common Ground Wellness Center
1401 Teche St. at Socrates
Home visits are also available
504-361-9659

http://neworleans.indymedia.org

* Note, the last three photos are of the media lab and Malik and Sharon's house on Atlantic Ave. The first nine photos are from the Common Ground Wellness Center on Teche St.

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First Aid
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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1401 Teche St at Socrates St
Solidarity
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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This Is Solidarity Not Charity
What You Need
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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Please take only what you need
Teeth
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and shampoo are included in personal hygiene kits
OTC
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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Over the counter medications
Sanitizing
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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Supplies for sanitation
Mosque
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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Masjib Bilal Mosque in Algiers is now being used as a wellness center
Babies
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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Baby food, formula, diapers and other baby supplies
Herbs
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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Medicinal herbs are crucial at wellness centers
Media Lab
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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An awesome media lab has been created next door to Malik and Sharon's house
Assembly
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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Natasha and Logan help set up computers in the media lab
Common Ground
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM
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We are the Common Ground Collective. The name is based on the words of Robert King Wilkerson of the Angola 3
Wellness Center PSA
by ~Bradley ( bradley [at] riseup.net ) Wednesday Sep 14th, 2005 11:20 PM