New York’s Medical Community Unites for COVID-19 Response

Written by Daphne Liu As worldwide concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic heightens, the medical community in New York has actively united to pave a path toward healing, and has shown their support for Tzu Chi’s fundraising campaign, “Providing Relief During the New Coronavirus Outbreak.” Healthfirst, the Coalition of Asian-American IPA (CAIPA), and the Chinese American Dental Association (CADA) …

Three Healthcare Lessons from the Land of Smiles (Thailand)

In a recent trip to Thailand, I was amazed by the beauty and peacefulness of the country. When I first landed, the Thai people that greeted me in the airports and taxis quickly told me they were  known as the Land of Smiles. However, it was not until I fully immersed myself into the daily …

#5 Super Storm Sandy Shuts Down NY Hospitals

Sandy tore through New York, New Jersey, and other surrounding neighborhoods, bringing the Tri-State area to its knees. Disaster recovery plans were positioned on a national stage due to the unpredictable and volatile severity of the damage. Although facilities attempted to prepare accordingly, there were four major hospitals in particular that were crippled and remained closed …