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Dean Frazier's Message of Support About the War in the Middle East

Dear Columbia Nursing Community,

I write you today feeling immense sadness and dismay regarding the devastating attacks in Israel and Gaza this weekend. Many in our community have been and will continue to be impacted by the violence and tragic loss of life that have ensued, and I know that some of you in addition fear for the safety of loved ones and friends in the region. I write not only to acknowledge this pain and loss, but also to provide my full support and share word of the resources that are available to you.

Please be aware that the following support is available to you:

School of Nursing Resources:

CUIMC Campus Resources:

University Resources:

Sadly, there is every expectation that the conflict in the Middle East will continue to escalate. In times of tragedy, it is important that we come together as a community to support each other, that we honor and respect each other, and that we be as gentle as we can with each other.

As I so often say, nursing is, at its core, about caring. Let us all care for each other, as individuals and as a community, so that we can maintain the resilience to care for our patients.

Dean Frazier
Lorraine Frazier, RN, PhD, FAAN
Dean and Mary O’Neil Mundinger Professor
Senior Vice President, Columbia University Irving Medical Center