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How Long Will We Wait? The Desegregation of American Hospitals | Screening and Presentation

The New York Academy of Medicine will host a free screening of POWER TO HEAL, a documentary narrated by Danny Glover about the desegregation of American hospitals in the 1960s, followed by a discussion around desegregation efforts in New York City with a focus on Harlem Hospital. Filmmaker Barbara Berney and other guest experts will also address the ways the legacy of segregation continues to impact American healthcare today, and will discuss forward-thinking strategies to ensure equitable practices.











When: Wed., Jul. 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: The New York Academy of Medicine
1216 Fifth Ave.
212-822-7200
Price: Free
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The New York Academy of Medicine will host a free screening of POWER TO HEAL, a documentary narrated by Danny Glover about the desegregation of American hospitals in the 1960s, followed by a discussion around desegregation efforts in New York City with a focus on Harlem Hospital. Filmmaker Barbara Berney and other guest experts will also address the ways the legacy of segregation continues to impact American healthcare today, and will discuss forward-thinking strategies to ensure equitable practices.

Buy tickets/get more info now