Class Colloquium 8: COVID Update, Jan. 27, 2 pm EST

Class Colloquium 8: COVID Update, Jan. 27, 2 pm EST

Classmate Ken Davis, MD, CEO of Mt. Sinai Health System in New York, presented the very first Class Colloquium in April when COVID was crushing New York.  With the “second wave” of the pandemic raging and vaccines arriving, it’s time for an update from the frontlines.  Ken will be joined by classmate Ira Berkower, MD/PhD, Principal Investigator in the FDA’s Immunoregulation Lab, and an expert on vaccines. 

The next and 8th Class Colloquium is set for 2 pm EST on Wednesday, January 27th, for Class of ’69 only. Register now to attend!

Deeper breathing can help reduce stress among college-goers, Yale researchers say

Deeper breathing can help reduce stress among college-goers, Yale researchers say

While institutions are being forced to put in place mental health awareness protocols, advisories, counselling centres and have full-time psychiatrists on campus, among other measures, a new study from researchers at Yale University has backed the multiple benefits of breath work in increasing mental well-being among students, in a short period of time. 

First ’69 Classwide Zoom Meeting: Ken Davis

First ’69 Classwide Zoom Meeting: Ken Davis

Over 120 classmates signed up to hear our classmate Ken Davis, CEO of Mt. Sinai Health System, give a short report from the front lines of COVID-19, followed by some Q&As. It was our first classwide Zoom meeting, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Here is a recording of that session and some feedback from classmates who attended.

Live Event (4/10): Private Report From The Front Lines; Ken Davis, CEO of Mt. Sinai

Live Event (4/10): Private Report From The Front Lines; Ken Davis, CEO of Mt. Sinai

As President & CEO Mount Sinai Health System in NYC, our own Ken Davis has a unique perspective on the COVID-19 crisis. On Friday, April 10th, from 11:30 AM – Noon (EDT), Ken will talk with us privately about what’s going on and to answer questions you have.

We will use the new Zoom account for Yale 1969 to host the online meeting. Because this is a private briefing, you must sign up in advance here.