New York City Insider: Rep. Adriano Espaillat Hosts Special Event Honoring Legacy of Harlem's Dr. May Edward Chinn - October 13th at 3 P.M.

 

For Immediate Release October 7, 2022

Representative Adriano Espaillat Hosts Special Event Honoring the Life and Legacy of Harlem's Dr. May Edward Chinn.  Dr. Chinn Recognized as Trailblazer First African American Female to Complete Internship and Granted Admitting Privileges to Harlem Hospital. Thursday, October 13th at 3:00 p.m.  NEW YORK, NY – Join Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with Harlem Hospital and community leaders, on Thursday, October 13th at 3:00 p.m. for a special event honoring the life and legacy of Dr. May Edward Chinn, the first African American woman to complete an internship at Harlem Hospital in 1928 and first to graduate from Bellevue Hospital Medical College, now known as New York University Grossman School of Medicine. The event will be held at Harlem Hospital (Mural Pavilion) located at 512 Lenox Avenue, 1st Floor, Lenox Avenue and 136th Street. During the event, Rep. Espaillat will be joined by members of the Harlem Archives, Committee to Honor Dr. May Edward Chinn, medical professionals, community leaders and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  “Dr. May Edward Chinn dedicated her life to serving others and through her determination and hard work, she helped advanced medical treatments for cancer screening that continue to save lives still today,” said Rep. Espaillat. “Dr. Chinn persisted, persevered, and her story serves as an inspiration to all of us." WHO:  Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) Harlem Hospital The Committee to Honor Dr. May Edward Chinn Harlem Cultural Archives Historical Society Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Local New York City and State Elected Officials WHAT: Special Recognition Honoring Life of Dr. May Edward Chinn WHEN: Thursday, October 13, 3:00 p.m. (EDT) WHERE:  Harlem Hospital -- Mural Pavilion 512 Lenox Avenue, 1st Floor Lenox Avenue and 136th Street New York, NY  10037 All events are public and residents are required to RSVP prior to attendance by emailing RSVP.Espaillat@mail.house.gov or calling (212) 663-3900.