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On January 28, 2020, ɫ��ֱ�� University Chancellor for Health Affairs , MD, hosted the first ever ɫ��ֱ�� Health Live Event for all ɫ��ֱ�� Health employees.

At the event, the Chancellor reflected on the tremendous achievements and significant contributions of ɫ��ֱ�� Health employees at all institutional levels over the past five years in core mission areas of patient care, research, education, and community and global health.

In his introductory remarks, Chancellor Washington invited the audience of more than 1,000 people, including nearly 250 people in attendance in the Great Hall at Trent Semans Center on the ɫ��ֱ�� University medical campus and more than 800 watching via live stream and at viewing parties held at other ɫ��ֱ�� Health locations, to “go back 90 years to 1930.  That’s when ɫ��ֱ�� University Hospital opened its doors to its first patients and medical school classes began, with the School of Nursing opening the following year.”  

He later said “Today, I am pleased, proud and excited to share with you the many ways we have delivered on our promise – as we proclaimed in our ɫ��ֱ�� Health Strategic Plan – to seize this golden moment to make our mark on this golden era, to the benefit of humankind everywhere.” And he asked “Why am I pleased? Why am I proud? Why am I excited?” To which Washington responded “You’re why.”

Three videos highlighting patient care, research and global health accomplishments were shown at this event.

The Chancellor encouraged faculty, staff and students to be on the look-out for posters displayed in ɫ��ֱ�� Health facilities highlighting the work of employees and to watch for commercials, ads and billboards promoting the newly launched “You’re Why” campaign, which reinforces ɫ��ֱ�� Health employees’ commitment to fulfilling our missions while Advancing Health Together.

“In closing, I want to look ahead to 2030 – our 100^th anniversary. Will we have seized our golden moment like our founding leaders?  To this question I answer absolutely!  You’re why” said Washington. “Thank you for all you do at ɫ��ֱ�� Health.”