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Harlem Hospital Department of Medicine

Family Reunion

September 12, 2025

Special tributes will honor Gerald E. Thomson, MD; Mary T. Bassett, MD; and, posthumously, Patricia Bath, MD—celebrating their lasting legacy, recognizing additional colleagues, and remembering those we have lost since our last gathering.

* In partnership with Empire State Medical Association

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Main Event

September 12-13, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Harlem Hospital Auditorium & Pavilion

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Registration Fee

$250

Side Events

Meet and Greet Cocktail Hour

Friday September 12, 2025

5:00 - 9:00 PM

Sylvia’s Restaurant

328 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY

Harlem Guided Tour

Saturday September 13, 2025

TBD

Studio Museum in Harlem

144 West 125th Street, NY, NY 10027

Event Agenda

Friday September 12

1:30 pm
Harlem Hospital Auditorium

Welcome & HFAS18 Season Announcement

2:30 pm
Harlem Hospital Auditorium

The Intersection of History & Art – Presentation by Dr. Carol Millsom

3:00 pm
HFAS Art Talks Conversation

Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A

Dr. Lawrence Brown Interview with Dr. Mauvareen Beverley, Author
“9 Simple Solutions to Achieve Health Equity: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Patients.”

 

3:45 pm
“Harlem is…” Public Art Tour at Harlem Hospital

Guided Tour by Barbara Horowitz

5:00 pm
Cocktail Reception at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Networking & Celebration
Presentations

6:00 pm
Light Fare at Schomburg Center

Presentations & Tributes

Day 2 - Saturday September 13

Honorees

Event speakers will honor our colleagues for their contributions to the Harlem Hospital community.

Dr Gerald Thomson

Gerald E. Thomson MD

Internal Medicine, Human Rights

American Board of Internal Medicine

Dr Mary Bassett

Mary T. Bassett MD

Physician, Public Health Researcher

17th New York State Department of Health Commissioner

Dr Patricia Bath

Patricia Bath MD posthumously

Ophthalmologist and Humanitarian

November 4, 1942 – May 30, 2019

Featured Video

60 Seconds of Black History: Dr. Patricia Bath

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Submission Details

Deadline

September 2, 2025

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Hotel & Accommodations

We recommend these area locations for our attendees to book.

Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel

Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel

Aloft Harlem

Aloft Harlem

Harlem Brownstone Accommodation

Harlem Location

Generously sized room featuring a private en-suite bath and well appointed armoire containing fridge, microwave and more. Outfitted with a queen bed and a twin futon, if desired. Perfect for a restful stay for two.

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