In 2012 , he received a Commander 's Award for Public Service from the U.S. Army 's 82nd Airborne Division for his humanitarian efforts for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake . Ruiz 's background as a physician has gained him attention for several incidents in which he has provided medical aid to fellow airline passengers , including conservative columnist Lisa De Pasquale
2010 Haiti earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
Raul Ruiz (politician)