Overview
Chief Medical Officer Shares His Covid Story Follow Dr. Tony Holohan's journey as a public figure combating the pandemic during his own period of grief. Leading Ireland through the coronavirus. 12 years as the Chief Medical Officer had never prepared Dr. Holohan for an outbreak like coronavirus pandemic. Thrust into the spotlight as the leader of frontline healthcare workers, he found himself responsible for bringing Ireland through the biggest health crisis in modern history. Now, Dr. Holohan is sharing his story. We Need to Talk is a COVID-19 book retelling the difficult truths that came with navigating a country through a traumatic global crisis. Featuring exclusive access into the decisions that impacted the rise of COVID-19 cases, discover how perseverance and empathy helped Ireland through it all to our post-pandemic world. Taking the time to cherish meaningful experiences. We Need to Talk is a medical memoir dedicated to not only Dr. Tony Holohan's role during the pandemic, but also the life and loss of his wife, Emer. Sharing her story of battling multiple myeloma for nearly a decade, he recalls their beautiful moments together and with their family before Emer's last days. With difficult discussions about mourning while moving forward, Dr. Holohan shares the importance of rediscovering those happy memories together after saying goodbye. Also inside: Dr. Holohan's path to becoming Ireland's Chief Medical Officer Leading the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) Making the decision to step back to spend time with his loved ones Life after the pandemic and resignation If you liked The People's Hospital, In Love, or Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief, then you will love We Need to Talk.
Full Product Details
Author: Dr Tony Holohan
Publisher: Yellow Pear Press
Imprint: Yellow Pear Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.40cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 23.60cm
Weight: 0.544kg
ISBN: 9781684815722
ISBN 10: 168481572
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 09 April 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Dr. Tony Holohan is a medical physician known for his work as Chief Medical Officer for Ireland's Department of Health from 2008 to 2022. After graduating from the University of College Dublin with a Master in Public Health, his success in the medical field led to him becoming Deputy Chief Medical Officer in 2002 before becoming Ireland's CMO and overseeing health crises such as the swine flu and COVID-19. Since stepping down, he currently spends his time in Dublin with his two kids and serves as an adjunct professor at UCD, as well as a Non-Executive Board Member of the Irish Hospice Foundation.
