Health Equity

The Black Doctors Working To Make Coronavirus Testing More Equitable

Abstract: Dr. Ala Stanford was frustrated by systemic barriers preventing Black residents from getting tests. She created the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium and sends mobile test units into neighborhoods.

Publication: NPR

Date Published: October 1, 2020

Author(s): Nina Feldman

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