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How Physicians and Victims’ Families Are Surviving the Pandemic

FRONTLINE and The New York Academy of Medicine invite you to join a virtual eventfeaturing, “The Last Call,” a short documentary co-produced with The New Yorker during reporting for the FRONTLINE documentary The Virus: What Went Wrong. The film illustrates the personal loss of one family behind the staggering numbers of those lost to the virus. The in-depth conversation featuring physicians, including NYAM’s President Dr. Judith Salerno, will explore the experiences of healthcare professionals during the height of the pandemic.

The discussion will explore a range of topics including:

  • The experience of family members dealing with effects of the virus on loved ones.
  • The virus’ toll on healthcare workers serving critical COVID-19 patients.
  • The challenges and triumphs of hospital staff dedicated to serving these patients.
  • The experience of healthcare workers who continue to serve on the front line.

This is a free virtual event that will be hosted on Zoom. You must RSVP in order to receive the Zoom link, which will be included in your email confirmation. If you are new to Zoom, please visit this page with instructions on how to get started.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Dr. Judith Salerno, President, The New York Academy of Medicine

Dr. Susan E. Cohen, Director, Palliative Care Program, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue

Moderated by Dr. Dhruv Khullar, Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian and correspondent for The New Yorker











When: Wed., Aug. 12, 2020 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: The New York Academy of Medicine
1216 Fifth Ave.
212-822-7200
Price: Free
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FRONTLINE and The New York Academy of Medicine invite you to join a virtual eventfeaturing, “The Last Call,” a short documentary co-produced with The New Yorker during reporting for the FRONTLINE documentary The Virus: What Went Wrong. The film illustrates the personal loss of one family behind the staggering numbers of those lost to the virus. The in-depth conversation featuring physicians, including NYAM’s President Dr. Judith Salerno, will explore the experiences of healthcare professionals during the height of the pandemic.

The discussion will explore a range of topics including:

  • The experience of family members dealing with effects of the virus on loved ones.
  • The virus’ toll on healthcare workers serving critical COVID-19 patients.
  • The challenges and triumphs of hospital staff dedicated to serving these patients.
  • The experience of healthcare workers who continue to serve on the front line.

This is a free virtual event that will be hosted on Zoom. You must RSVP in order to receive the Zoom link, which will be included in your email confirmation. If you are new to Zoom, please visit this page with instructions on how to get started.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Dr. Judith Salerno, President, The New York Academy of Medicine

Dr. Susan E. Cohen, Director, Palliative Care Program, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue

Moderated by Dr. Dhruv Khullar, Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian and correspondent for The New Yorker

Buy tickets/get more info now