Protecting Frontline Workers During COVID-19: Experiences and Health Equity

Explore a compelling discussion on the experiences of frontline workers during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and the critical need for health equity. Delve into insights from Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, directors and playwrights of the docu-play "The Line," and Dr. Aletha Maybank, Chief Health Equity Officer at the American Medical Association, as they converse with journalist Rachel Jones. Gain perspective on the challenges faced by healthcare workers, the impact on women and mental health, and the importance of advocacy and support for those on the frontlines. Learn about the process of creating "The Line" through interviews with real people, and understand the broader implications for healthcare systems and policy. Examine the intersection of socioeconomic factors, child care, and the ongoing fight for equity in healthcare. This thought-provoking conversation, part of the "Conversations with Great Leaders, in Memory of Preston Robert Tisch" series, offers a unique blend of artistic storytelling and medical expertise to shed light on the critical issues facing our healthcare heroes.