Bibliograph

Lifelines, a doctor's journey in the fight for public health, Leana Wen

Type

Label

Lifelines, a doctor's journey in the fight for public health, Leana Wen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Lifelines

Oclc number

1244273857

Responsibility statement

Leana Wen

Sub title

a doctor's journey in the fight for public health

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

adult

Classification