Lifelines : a doctor's journey in the fight for public health

Wen, Leana, 1983- author.

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"Public health expert Leana Wen gives an insider's account of public health and its crucial role-from opioid addiction to global pandemic-- and tells an inspiring story of her journey from homeless immigrant to being named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People"-- Provided by publisher.

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COVID-19 (Disease)

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Wen, Leana, 1983- Health

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ISBN:

9781250839350
9781250186232

Edition:

First Metropolitan Paperbacks edition

Description:

xii, 334 pages ; 21 cm

Notes:

Publisher, pagination and printing dates may vary
Includes index

Contents:

Chi Ku
Belonging
White coat, clenched fist
Opening Pandora's box
When doctor's don't listen
Doctor for the city
Saving lives today
Treating addiction as the disease it is
Unrest and recovery
Putting the face on public health
Hurt people hurt people
Going upstream
New beginnings
decisions
The courage to try
Preventable harm
A pandemic of misinformation
The invisible hand of public health
COVID-19 comes home
Epilogue : life lessons

LCCN:

2021002382

Control Number:

3234269

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