Needham Connects... Building Empathy Through Books and Conversation - Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa

Please join us for a virtual discussion of Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation by Linda Villarosa on Thursday, March 2 at 7 pm via Zoom. 

"Journalist Villarosa expands on her 2018 groundbreaking New York Times article regarding maternal health and infant mortality of women of color in this relatable and accessible book. Blending history and people's lived experiences, Linda Villarosa helps the reader understand how even today's current medical system is burdened by myth and misrepresentation. Did you know the ubiquitous oximeters used to measure blood oxygen saturation utilize technology that is impacted by melatonin level? This has led to disparities of care between whites and people of color. Named one of the ten best books of 2022 by the New York Times, Under the Skin is a must read for anyone who participates in our healthcare system, as either a practitioner or consumer (i.e. all of us)."

Under the Skin is available in print and as an ebook & digital audiobook on Libby.  FREE copies are available to read and pass along at the Needham Free Public Library (on display by the Highland Ave. entrance)!

March's meeting will be a virtual program on Zoom. Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

This event is co-sponsored by the Trustees of the Needham Free Public Library, the Needham Diversity Initiative, and the Needham Human Rights Committee.