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Mayor Eric Adams and FIPA Healthcare & Business

Leaders Reception Celebrated at Gracie Mansion

OUR BUREAU ported the event by attending the
event in big numbers.
New York, NY
he Federation of Indian Physi- Special thanks were extended
cians Associations (FIPA), in
Tcollaboration with the Office by Dr. Bhayani to the Gracie
of the Mayor, hosted a prestigious Mansion staff, Deputy Mayor
Healthcare and Business Leaders Re-
ception at Gracie Mansion, the pres- Dilip Chauhan, Council wom-
tigious official residence of New York an Mercedes Narcisse, Inter-
City Mayor Eric Adams. The evening
brought together prominent health- national Affairs Commissioner
care professionals, business leaders, Aissata Cámara, Saloni Shar-
and community figures in celebration
of leadership, innovation, and service ma, Rhonda Binda, Mukesh
as well as networking. Modi, and Sunil Hali, Dr Bindu
Mayor Eric Adams warmly wel-
comed guests and commended the Babu, Dr Shital Desai for their
contributions of Indian physicians leaders for their outstanding contri- The FIPA leadership team, in- invaluable support.
and business leaders toward strength- butions. cluding Dr. Gunjan Shukla, Dr. Su-
ening the city’s healthcare system Mr. Sanat Chattopadhyay Presi- mul Rawal, Dr. Atul Kucker, Dr. Ji-
and economy. “The Indian American dent Merck Pharma expressed grat- tendra Barmecha, Dr. Ami Shah, and The Healthcare and Business
community is at the heart of New York itude for the recognition, praising Dr. Bhavani Shrinivasan, Dr Shashi Leaders Reception organised by
City’s progress—your work makes FIPA for its leadership in bringing Shah, Dr Inderpal Chabra played FIPA at Gracie Mansion stood as a
our city stronger, healthier, and together physicians nationwide. vital role in executing the event. The testament to the enduring partner-
more vibrant,” said Mayor Adams. Dr Shashi Shah Urologist and team is working hard to bring more ship between the Indian American
FIPA President Dr. Raj Bhayani Physician leader thanked Mayor for activities to make FIPA strong voice community, Indian Physicians and
extended greetings on behalf of the Diwali holiday in New York. Dr In- for physicians all over the world in- the City of New York, celebrating
organization, highlighting FIPA’s derpal Chhabra Internist and Physi- cluding USA and beyond. excellence, collaboration, and shared
mission of uniting physicians and fos- cian Leader said his patients are his Several Members of NYPD sup- commitment to progress.
tering community health initiatives. inspiration to serve. Dr Danny Deng
He also praised Mayor Adams for Pharma entrepreneur expressed his
his ongoing commitment to improv- appreciation for Mayor and FIPA
ing the health and well-being of New for the special recognition and hon-
Yorkers. or given to him. Dr Remy gastroen-
The evening’s highlight was a terologist from Bronx remembered
mesmerizing musical performance his roots and how far he has come in
by Grammy Award–winning percus- serving the community. Harshad Pa-
sionist Selvaganesh Vinayakram, ac- tel sent message with his gratitude for
companied by Jayd Crain, Nishant receiving the honor.
Sekhar, and Emily Miller, leaving the The event was generously spon-
audience spellbound. Singer Dhruvit sored by Dr. Dipak Nandi, CEO of
Shah played the Melodies suitable Sunknowledge and founder trustee
for the occasion in evening. of FIPA. Culinary delights prepared
Mayor Adams honored six dis- by renowned chef Gary Sikka added
tinguished healthcare and business to the evening’s success.

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