Post on 23-Mar-2022
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Welcome to Womxn in Medicine!
Sign-in will be in the middle of the event. Please mute your mics and have
your camera on, if you feel comfortable!
Meet the Officers
● Discussion Leader: Aubrey (Vice President)● Question Writers: Adriana (Social Events Coordinator) &
Neha (Internal Events Coordinator)● Summary Writer: Sam (Secretary)● Chat Moderator: Arianna (Interim Vice President)
Synopsis
● The story of how powerful cells killed one woman, while the research of her cells provided scientists with a plan to help others keep theirs. Henrietta’s cells lead to major breakthroughs that change the face of medicine forever.
Locations to Find Book
In person/ curbside purchase options:
● Half Price Books● Barnes & Nobles ● San Antonio Public Library (ebook
option as well)● The Twig Book Shop
Online / Delivery options:
● Target● Walmart ● Mercari (resell website / app) ● eBay (resell) ● Amazon ● Thriftbooks
*Based in San Antonio, Texas
Timeline
● Book Club Info Session (today, 9/1)○ Start book
● Book Club Meeting #1 (9/29 from 5:30-7pm)○ Read THROUGH Chapter 16
● Book Club Meeting #2 (10/27 from 5:30-7pm)○ Read THROUGH Chapter 29
● Book Club Meeting #3 (11/17 from 5:30-7pm)○ Read THROUGH the end of the book (Chapter 38)
● Tapers throughout the semester
Links and more information on our TeamUp calendar (click here)!
Book Club MeetingsLayout
1. Summary of chapters
2. Discussion questions
3. Reflection questions
All on a Tuesday from 5:30-7pm
You do not have to attend all 3 to be able to attend the rest, but it is highly encouraged!
Expectations During Discussions● Try not to read too far ahead
○ If you do, please do not spoil the book or reference later chapters
● Participation is KEY for this event○ Polls, Unmuting Mics, Chat, Breakout Rooms
● We recommend that you read the entire section○ Summary of chapters will be read aloud to start the meeting to jog your
memory
● Use the “Raise Hand” function when you’d like to speak○ This is to ensure that everyone has a chance to talk and that we don’t
interrupt each other○ How to “raise hand”