Guest: Dr. Michael Hawkes

Our hosts Jenny and Katherine interview Dr. Michael Hawkes, an assistant professor with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. He's developed a low-cost, solar-powered oxygen delivery system for children suffering from pneumonia in developing countries such as Uganda. Pneumonia is the leading cause of death for children globally, and this device is a game-changer in helping treating the serious lung illness. Find out how a doctor working in Edmonton developed a life-saving device that has the potential to become standard equipment in hospitals in developing countries around the world. Also hear about the young patients who have benefited from his research, including six-month old Benson. Prepare to be inspired.

For more information about Dr. Michael Hawkes, please visit: https://www.ualberta.ca/public-health/about/faculty-staff/adjunct-emeritus-faculty/hawkes

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