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Take Care of Them Like My Own: Faith, Fortitude and a Surgeon’s Fight for Health Justice by Dr. Ala Stanford, M.D. Book Launch and Celebration

Dr. Ala Stanford, as featured previously on TED Talks, CNN News, and ABC News for being a national leader in health equity and a health care policy advisor, will be celebrating the release of her new book, Take Care of Them Like My Own: Faith, Fortitude and a Surgeon’s Fight for Health Justice. Join us for a night of enlightening conversation with TODAY Co-Host and NBC News Correspondent, Sheinelle Jones. Philadelphia native and founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, Dr. Ala Stanford’s insightful new book highlights the devastating racial injustices in our healthcare system. Part memoir, part manifesto for health equality and justice, Take Care of Them Like My Own offers urgent lessons about the power of communities working together to take care of one another and the importance of fighting for a healthcare system that truly fulfills its promise to all Americans. Featuring: Sheinelle Jones - TODAY Co-Host and NBC News Correspondent Special Musical Guests: Like My Own Community Choir: A Combined Philadelphia Mass Choir Co-Music Director / Composer Dr. Jay Fluellen and Ms. Lauren Thomas 4:30 - 5:30pm: VIP Reception and Book Signing 5:00pm: Doors Open General Admission 6:00pm - 7:30pm: Event - Conversation with Sheinelle Jones and Dr. Ala Stanford And More Special Appearances! Click the event to learn more or purchase your tickets and assist us in celebrating this momentous occassion for Dr. Ala Stanford! $50 For Attendees age 62 years and older.* Includes Book and Main Event (Use promo code SENIOR) $35 For Students* Includes Book and Main Event (Use promo code STUDENT35)

Date & Time

August 6, 2024

6:00PM

Location

Kimmel Cultural Campus - 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102 300 S Broad St Philadelphia 19102 PA US

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