Book Club - County: Life, Death, and Politics at Chicago's Public Hospital

"County: Life, Death, and Politics at Chicago's Public Hospital" by David A. Ansell, MD, MPH. Introduced by Quinten Young, MD

Available from the MP Library as a book and audiobook.

Dive into a powerful conversation about County by David A. Ansell at our next book club meeting! The now-historic Cook County Hospital has, from its start, been an important teaching hospital, a political lightning rod, and the center of health access for the poor. This eye-opening memoir sheds light on the health disparities faced by underserved communities, offering a compelling mix of personal stories and social justice insights. As Ansell takes us through his experiences as a physician in the heart of America’s rural healthcare system, the book raises thought-provoking questions about inequality, access, and the power of community. If you’re eager to explore these crucial issues and share your thoughts with others, we’d love for you to join us!

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