September 28, 7:00pm
Jonathan Van Ness: Beyond Permission
Join us for a night of radical self-love and unforgettable storytelling in celebration of Jonathan Van Ness's new book, Over the Top. Tickets on sale to Members now.
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Human Touch: The Future of Medicine—Meet Our Speakers
Get to know the leading health experts making the case for empathy in healthcare.
Exploring the Future of Health with AbbVie
As the world of healthcare becomes increasingly digitized and automated, we're exploring the forces that are keeping empathy at the core of medical innovations. This summer and fall we're being guided by the question: is human touch at the heart of healthcare's future?
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