Saving More Lives in the Parking Lot than in the Operating Room

Explore a powerful TEDx talk by Dr. Ala Stanford, a national leader in health equity and healthcare policy advisor, as she addresses racial inequalities in healthcare and shares her experience saving lives through grassroots COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts. Discover how a surgeon made a greater impact diagnosing COVID in a parking lot than in the operating room, and learn about the steps needed to implement change and address health disparities. Gain insights into why collective wellbeing is essential for everyone to thrive, and hear from a trusted advocate for vulnerable populations in the United States and globally. Delve into Dr. Stanford's journey as a practicing physician, her role as Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and her work with the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium. Understand the importance of accessible healthcare and improving health outcomes in underserved communities, and be inspired by Dr. Stanford's dedication to social justice in medicine.