


Thu, Mar 02
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Needham Connects - Under the Skin book discussion
A must read for healthcare consumers and providers - in other words, all of us! Register at needhamlibrary.org/events; click on March 2 to enter your information and receive the Zoom link.
Time & Location
Mar 02, 2023, 7:00 PM – Mar 03, 2023, 8:30 PM
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About the event
NDI invites you to join a virtual discussion of by Linda Villarosa on Thursday, March 2 at 7 pm via Zoom. Journalist Villarosa expands on her 2018 groundbreaking article regarding maternal health and infant mortality of women of color in this relatable and accessible book. Blending history and people's lived experiences, Linda Villarosa helps the reader understand how even today's current medical system is burdened by myth and misrepresentation. Did you know the ubiquitous oximeters used to measure blood oxygen saturation utilize technology that is impacted by melatonin level? This is one example of health care practices that have led to disparities of care between whites and people of color. Named one of the ten best books of 2022 by the , is a must read for anyone who participates in our healthcare system, as either a practitioner or consumer (i.e. all of us). New York TimesNew York TimesUnder the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on…