COVID-19 and Systemic Racism: Dual Public Health Crises, ft Dr. Monalisa Tailor

Dr. Monalisa Tailor shares a COVID-19 primer and chats with Robert about being “the first” in leadership positions and approaching healthcare from a human-first perspective.

Monalisa Tailor, MD is a practicing outpatient internist with Norton Community Medical Associates: Barret. As only the 6th female President of the Greater Louisville Medical Society, the first Indian American, and one of the youngest Presidents in its history, she is honored to be able to serve the Louisville community in this role.

Dr. Tailor is a native of Bowling Green, KY. Her parents are Indian immigrants who are self employed business owners. She graduated from the University of Kentucky summa cum laude in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. She then graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine Class of 2010.

Actor and musician Nick Cordero passed away from COVID-19 on July 5, 2020. Here is the link to the memorial fund to benefit Amanda Kloots, his wife, and their 10-month old son. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-amanda-kloots-nick-cordero-amp-elvis

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Produced by Elizabeth Greenfield

Audio Engineer Lindsay Burdsall

Edited by Paul Doyle

Cover art by Mary Kate Grimes

Original music by Omega Latham III

Opening song written & performed by Erica Denise