Lifelines : a doctor's journey in the fight for public health / Leana Wen.

Title:

ISBN:

9781250186232

Personal Author:

Wen, Leana, 1983-

Edition:

First edition.

Publication Information:

New York : Metropolitan Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2021.

Physical Description:

xii, 334 pages ; 25 cm

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.

Summary:

"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.

Personal Subject:

Wen, Leana, 1983--Health.

Subject Term:

OCLC Number:

on1244273857

Availability:

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