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Event
NYU's Ambulatory Care Center at 240 East 38th Street, New York
will be on Wednesday, March 9, at 6:30-8:00 PM, on the 11th floor of NYU's Ambulatory Care Center at 240 East 38th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.
We are excited to have have guest speaker Dr. Jennifer Wolkin attend this meeting, who will discuss mindfulness and meditation in relation to vitiligo. Our resident experts, Dr. Nada Elbuluk and Dr. Beth McLellan will be present and answer questions. There will also be a brief presentation on research updates in vitiligo.
Please let us know if you will be able to attend by email nyvitiligo@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Warmest wishes,
NY Vitiligo
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