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How one woman is fighting to close the racial gap in healthcare

A former nurse explains her passion for delivering healthcare to all

Yoona Ha
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Updated Feb. 1, 2023
Published May 11, 2020
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  • black history month
  • health equity
  • health disparity

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  • health equity
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