Author Talks: Author Talk with Heather Butts
Location
This event will be held in person at West New Brighton.
Author Talk
Join us for an enlightening discussion with Heather Butts, author of African American Medicine in Washington, D.C.: Healing the Capital During the Civil War Era. This compelling book explores the vital role African American doctors, nurses, and surgeons played in treating soldiers and building a medical infrastructure in the nation’s capital. Learn about trailblazers like Alexander T. Augusta, the formation of Freedmen’s Hospital, and the legacy of the National Medical Association. Discover the resilience and impact of Washington’s African American medical community during a pivotal time in history.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Heather Butts JD, MPH, M.A is an Integration of Science and Practice (ISP) Instructor and Faculty Advisor of the Part-Time Health Policy Management students at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health where she teaches Bioethics and Public Health Law. She also serves as an adjunct professor in Health Law and Bioethics at St. John's School of Law. She is the co-founder or H.E.A.L.T.H for Youths, Inc., which focuses on college readiness and preparation. She is also a Board Member of the non-profit Northside Center for Child Development and she is also the founder of L.E.A.R.N for Life Consulting, LLC which assists individuals with their online education needs and focuses on college readiness and preparation for the family.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Branching Out is a series of author talks hosted by New York Public Library neighborhood branches. Explore new literary worlds and connect with local community at author talks and panel conversations.
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