Massachusetts Historical Society

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Reflecting on Repercussions of COVID-19: Policy Makers and Policy Advisors

At MHS

Marylou Sudders, Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services

Dr. Paul Biddinger, Director of the Center for Disaster Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, advisor to Governor Charlie Baker, and leader of the Vaccine Advisory Board

Dr. Sandra Bliss Nelson, doctor in the Infectious Diseases Division Massachusetts General Hospital, and lead doctor on Governor Charlie Baker's school reopening panel

This is a hybrid event. The in-person reception starts at 5:30 and the program begins at 6:00. Register for how you plan to attend below.

In person, $10 per person fee, no charge for MHS Members or EBT Cardholders.

Register to attend online

Virtual, $5 per person fee, no charge for MHS Members or EBT Cardholders.

Register to attend in person

Policy makers and medical advisors faced unprecedented challenges as they struggled to balance public health and economic impact. As hospitals filled up and downtowns emptied, people looked to experts to chart a course through unknown waters. As the pandemic dragged on, the questions of the economic impact on shuttered businesses and the mental health impact on isolated students and people of all ages became more of a challenge. Join some of the top experts in Massachusetts who have been working to make these difficult policy decisions.

Hybrid Event

The in-person reception starts at 5:30 and the program will begin at 6:00.

Masks are optional inside the MHS building. Learn more about our COVID-19 protocols.

The virtual program begins at 6:00 PM and will be hosted on the video conference platform, Zoom. Registrants will receive a confirmation message with attendance information.

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