Espaillat Hosts Special Event Honoring Harlem's Dr. May Edward Chinn

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.