Reservations are available for 2024-2025 programs for members on August 12 and for the public on August 19 for in-person attendance or for viewing the discussion live via Zoom.
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
Explore the fascinating history of Bellevue Hospital, New York City’s iconic institution. From its origins as an almshouse to its pivotal role in medical innovation, David Oshinsky’s narrative captures the essence of American resilience and progress in healthcare.
Facilitator: Dr. Diana Barrett
Biography: Diana Barrett was on the Faculty of Harvard University from 1975 until 2004. She received both her Master’s in Business Administration and her Doctorate in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School. After a long academic career, in 2005 she founded The Fledgling Fund, providing grants to filmmakers who believe that their documentary films can ignite or sustain social change. Dr. Barrett is on the Board of the Everglades Foundation, The Climate Emergency Fund, The Society of the Four Arts and is on the Visiting Committees for Photography and Scientific Conservation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.