Taussig, Thomas, Blalock and the Blue Baby Syndrome

Time: 12:00pm

Location: Jefferson Alumni Hall 407 (1020 Locust Street, 4th floor)

Helen Taussig is an inspiring role model for all. A legally deaf and dyslexic young woman who was considered not particularly bright even by her own father (who discouraged her from pursuing a medical career), Helen went on to devise the way to treat Fallot, inspire a generation of med students and residents, prevent thalidomide from entering the country, and eventually die while driving a group of fellow nursing home residents to a voting booth (she had been a social activist all her life).

She’s an inspiration for women in medicine, but also for anyone who’s in medicine. In fact, she deserves more credit than what she received.

So, join us to see how a deaf American Woman and an African-American carpenter teamed up with a Southern Aristocrat to cure thousands of children, and how the Southern Aristocrat got all the credit.

Drinks and desserts will be available but lunch is on your own.