Wen, Leana S.,

Lifelines : a doctor's journey in the fight for public health / Leana Wen. - First edition. - xii, 334 pages : 25 cm.

Includes index.

PART I: Learning. Chi Ku -- Belonging -- White coat, clenched fist -- Opening Pandora's box -- When doctors don't listen -- PART II: Leading. 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 -- PART III: Transforming. Decisions -- The courage to try -- Preventable harm -- A pandemic of misinformation -- The invisible hand of public health -- COVID-19 comes home -- Epilogue: life lessons.

"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."--

1250186234 9781250186232

2021002382


Wen, Leana S.--Health.


Health promotion.
Medical care.
Medical policy.
Opioid abuse.

RA410.5 / W465 2021