As we finish another week, I’m realizing how quickly this year is flying by. I am thankful that the pandemic in our region is less overwhelming and that we are reopening. I am thankful that so many are speaking up and taking action to fight racism. I am thankful for all of you and everything you teach me each day. Our Patient Experience team plus a few others from around our Downtown campus spent a lot of time connecting with so many of you who gave your all during our most challenging time of the pandemic. They wanted to offer a moment of gratitude and support now that our patient volumes are more manageable. We have not been able to get to everyone in person. I am thankful they put this video together that expresses our gratitude. They also remind us that now is the time to lean on each other and our support systems. I hope you will.
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I also want to share this short video that Pamela Abner in our Office of Diversity and Inclusion shared with me. When it comes to fighting racism, the more we learn, the more we can contribute.
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And, next week, we will be holding a special MSBI townhall entitled “An Honest Conversation About Race.” This is modeled after a townhall that our colleagues at Mount Sinai Morningside held yesterday. We are united in solidarity with them and with so many in the Mount Sinai family who are determined to build a more just and equitable health system and society.
Let’s keep listening and learning together so that our actions will be impactful and long lasting.