Gold Foundation CEO Dr. Levin and Founder Dr. Gold with Dr. Fernando following her presentation: “Holistic Care for the Hidden Population of Patients Who Have Survived Torture/Human Rights Violations” at the Planetree International Conference on Person-Centered Care in Boston in October.
Greater New York Hospital Association features Libertas in their biannual "Behind the White Coat" Video
In July the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) featured the Libertas Center in their biannual “Behind the White Coat" video which highlights an innovative GME pro-gram at a GNYHA member hospital. It recognized Dr. Fernando’s study of Libertas patients’ out-comes with a grant from the New York State Department of Health through the Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program. Dr.’s Fernando and McVane were interviewed, and it showcased the work led by Dr. Fernando which has created a remarkable learning environment for residents who train at Elmhurst.
Dr. Fernando Chairs Session on Exclusion, Discrimination and Exploitation
Dr. Fernando chaired the session on Exclusion, Discrimination and Exploitation, and MS4 Alice Shen presented on mental health utilization by Libertas patients at the 1st World Congress on Migration, Ethnicity, Race and Health (MERH) in Edinburgh in May.
Clinical Case Manager Recognized by Queensboro Council for Social Welfare
In March 2018, the Libertas Clinical Case Manager was honored for her outstanding work by the Queensboro Council for Social Welfare. Congrats, Liz!
Libertas Celebrates Women's History Month with Elmhurst Hospital
In March 2018, the Libertas Medical Director gave the keynote address at an Elmhurst Hospital Women’s History Month event titled “Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination.” The presentation focused on the work of the Libertas Center and other health care disparity challenges and was attended by over 150 doctors, social workers, and other health care professionals.