Hospital employees at LIJ take 'proactive step,' take knee for George Floyd
Healthcare workers at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park took a knee in honor of George Floyd.
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Jun 6, 2020, 10:51 AM
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1,775ds agoHealthcare workers at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park took a knee in honor of George Floyd.
Staff tell News 12 the outpouring of support is a great step towards equality.
"Hope is when you actually take a proactive step and I think this was a proactive step," said Dr. Jennifer Mieres, a cardiologist at the hospital.
Northwell Health officials say workers at their other locations also took a knee to support equality.
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