Focus Hawaii Dr. Shlachter & Dr. Porter

Focus Hawaii Dr. Shlachter & Dr. Porter

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Hosted by Lance Chase, this lively episode of Focus Hawaii features Dr. Marc Shlachter—widely known as the “Country Doctor”—and Dr. David Porter, BYU–Hawaii professor and nationally ranked tennis coach, as they share remarkable stories from their global adventures. Rather than traveling as tourists, both men immerse themselves in local cultures—from Central Africa, Bhutan, and the Cook Islands to Guyana, Kiribati, and the former Soviet Union—often living among villagers, working with local families, and navigating primitive or high‑risk environments. They discuss medical realities of remote travel, including malaria prevention, typhoid and hepatitis A vaccines, water safety, and the unique challenges of providing medical advice in underserved regions. Their conversation blends humor, cultural insight, and cautionary travel wisdom, while also showcasing meaningful personal encounters—such as a treasured shell gifted by a Kiribati family and a hand‑painted Russian art box traded for jeans and Nikes.

Length of Video

00:28:41

File Size

2.4GB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

Spring 4-6-1995

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, Dr. Marc Shlachter, Dr. David Porter, adventure travel, non‑tourist travel, global health risks, malaria prevention, typhoid vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine, remote medicine, Kiribati, Guyana, Soviet Union travel, Bhutan, Central Africa Pygmies, Cook Islands, cultural immersion, BYU–Hawaii tennis coach, travel safety tips.

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Focus Hawaii Dr. Shlachter & Dr. Porter

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