Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Filipino Nurses and the Pandemic

Join us for a lecture reflecting on the experiences of Filipino nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Filipino Nurses and the Pandemic May 28, 2026 6:00-8:00pm Doors at 5:45pm Free and open to the public About the Lecture: A Chicago registered nurse, Bryan Ranchero, will speak to what happened in city hospitals and care facilities during the COVID crisis of 2020-2022, and how Filipino nurses took on the brunt of the suffering simply because of their greater numbers. Bryan Ranchero is a registered nurse who has worked with the Cook County Health Department and in Cook County Clinics. He has handled programs involving high-risk infants and continuing education and accreditation. This project is partially supported by a CityArts grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The International Museum of Surgical Science acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.