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OverviewDr. Antonia Novello is a vanguard in the United States and Puerto Rico, whose enduring commitment to service has left an indelible mark on the world of public health. With a distinguished career including serving as the US Surgeon General and the New York State Commissioner of Health during 9/11, her story highlights an unwavering dedication to improving the well-being of individuals and communities. Dr. Novello's story is one of challenges faced and overcome and of shattering glass ceilings and opening doors for future generations of leaders. She shares her early battles with childhood illness and her desire to overcome stereotypes, while also chronicling her meteoric rise through various roles in the field of health care, leading to her service as the nation's top medical officer. In Duty Calls, listeners will learn about: ● Dr. Novello's early life and her struggles with congenital megacolon ● How she became the first female/first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States ● Her efforts to vaccinate and provide health care resources to her home in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria ● Wisdom and insights Dr. Novello gained through her life experiences Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Antonia Novello , Jill S Tietjen , Cynthia FarrellPublisher: Tantor Audio Imprint: Tantor Audio Edition: Library Edition ISBN: 9798874773878Publication Date: 07 May 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Antonia Coello Novello was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a B.S. and an M.D. She completed her residency/internship in pediatrics at University of Michigan, and a fellowship in pediatric nephrology at the University of Michiganand Georgetown University. Also, she received a Masters and a doctor of public health from Johns Hopkins University. In 1990, Dr. Antonia Novello was sworn as the fourteenth Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service, and became the first woman and the first Hispanic ever to hold this position. Jill S. Tietjen, PE, is an author, international speaker, and an electrical engineer. After more than forty-five years in the electric utility industry, her professional focus is now on women's advocacy, worldwide. Cynthia Farrell, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, is a singer and voice actor best known for her roll as Catalina in the video games Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. She has also performed off Broadway and has released a number of records. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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