Dr. David Satcher discusses his new book which sheds light on health inequalities in the US and ways that leaders can make a difference! As we approach another test of our democracy, the next race for the White House, We’re Better Than This reminds people that in this country we don’t elect kings, and we cannot afford four more years of this false one. • leading from science to policy to practice That experience was the first of many that shaped him as a leader and a healer deeply attuned to social inequity—someone who was determined to make a positive difference. 720 Westview Drive, SW  |  Atlanta, GA 30310, ©2020 Satcher Health Leadership Institute. Reading this book is like sitting down with Dr. David Satcher to hear stories of leadership and lessons learned from his lifetime commitment to health equity. Formerly the director of the Centers for Disease Control and the 16th surgeon general of the United States, he is a lifelong leader for civil rights and health equity. About Dr. David Satcher David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., for whom the awards are named, was the 16th Surgeon General of the United States and former Secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services.He was the second person in history to hold both posts simultaneously. David Satcher is one of the most widely known and well-regarded physicians of our time. Born black and poor in the deep South, Dr. Satcher was a victim of an unjust health care system: he almost died of whooping cough at the age of two because Jim Crow laws meant that his black doctor could not admit him to a hospital. • specific health issues, including the obesity epidemic, reproductive health, and mental health stigma • the need for workplace discipline Sign up for more information on JHUP Books, © Copyright 2020 Johns Hopkins University Press | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Visit JHU.edu. David Satcher is one of the most widely known and well-regarded physicians of our time. Again, please join us in congratulating Dr. David Satcher on his book! Listen to the Black Eagle on All Rights Reserved. © 2017 Satcher Health Leadership Institute. Nationally 6am – 10am ET weekdays. E-mail: Listen to the Black Eagle on SiriusXM | Urban View Channel 126 Nationally 6am - 10am ET weekdays. Dr. David Satcher is one of the most widely known and well-regarded physicians of our time. A former four-star admiral in the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, he served as the Assistant Secretary for Health, The Satcher Health Leadership Institute is honored and proud to share Dr. David Satcher’s latest book release,  My Quest for Health Equity: Notes on Learning While Leading. We hope his inspiring journey through his long-established medical career and his continued efforts in improving health equity inspire others to join this cause. Call-In: 866-801-8255. A Message from the Director, Daniel E. Dawes, https://decaturbookfestival.com/session/my-quest-for-health-equity/, https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/my-quest-health-equity. In his memoir, Dr. Satcher walks us through his path towards moving the needle forward in achieving equity for all. That experience was the first of many that shaped him as a leader and a healer deeply attuned to social inequity—someone who was determined to make a positive difference. In My Quest for Health Equity, Dr. Satcher takes an inspiring and instructive look inside his own fifty-year career to shed light on the challenge and burden of leadership. My Quest for Health Equity is a vital resource for current and rising leaders. Reading this book is like sitting down with Dr. David Satcher to hear stories of leadership and lessons learned from his lifetime commitment to health equity.Dr. In this book, readers will discover a template for using leadership roles of all types to eliminate health disparities. Channel 126 Part memoir, part call to action, We’re Better Than This is the story of our modern-day democracy and the threats that we all must face together, as well as a retrospective on the life and career of one of our country’s most inspirational politicians. David Satcher, MD, PhD is the founding director and senior advisor of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute and a professor at Morehouse School of Medicine. Sign up today! His book, My Quest for Health Equity: Notes on Learning While Leading, will be available on September 8. • the importance of clear communication and continual learning The book sheds light on the challenges and burden of leadership, explaining that he has thought of each of his leadership roles - whether in academia, community, or government - as an opportunity to move the needle toward health equity. The Fears of the Rich, The Needs of the Poor. A former four-star admiral in the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, he served as the Assistant Secretary for Health, the Surgeon General of the United States, and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before founding the eponymous Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine. Phone: Call-In: 866-801-8255 At the core of his impact on public health, he is also a lifelong leader for civil rights and health equity. My Quest for Health Equity is a vital resource for current and rising leaders. In My Quest for Health Equity, Dr. Satcher takes an inspiring and instructive look inside his own fifty-year career to shed light on the challenge and burden of leadership. In this book, readers will discover a template for using leadership roles of all types to eliminate health disparities. https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/my-quest-health-equity. In From $6 an Hour to a Million Dollar Dream, Cayman Kelly will show you how wise planning, perseverance, and willingness to buck norms when necessary can empower anyone to achieve happiness and success. The Satcher Health Leadership Institute is honored and proud to share Dr. David Satcher’s latest book release, My Quest for Health Equity: Notes on Learning While Leading.In his memoir, Dr. Satcher walks us through his path towards moving the needle forward in achieving equity for all. Born black and poor in the deep South, Dr. Satcher was a victim of an unjust health care system: he almost died of whooping cough at the age of two because Jim Crow laws meant that his black doctor could not admit him to a hospital. • team approaches to leadership Stay current with all of the latest news and events from the Satcher Health Leadership Institute. Dr. John Hopkins Press shares, “In My Quest for Health Equity, Dr. Satcher takes an inspiring and instructive look inside his own fifty-year career to shed light on the challenge and burden of leadership. Explaining that he has thought of each leadership role—whether in academia, community, or government—as an opportunity to move the needle toward health equity, he shares the hard-won lessons he has learned over a lifetime in the medical field. Reading this book is like sitting down with Dr. David Satcher to hear stories of leadership and lessons learned from his lifetime commitment to health equity. Dr. David Satcher’s latest release: “My Quest for Health Equity” Now Available! Listen to the Black Eagle on SiriusXM | Urban View Channel 126 Nationally 6am - 10am ET weekdays. Southwest Resident Named 6th Most Important Talk Show Host, Joe Madison Lands #6 Spot on Talkers Heavy Hundred. About the Author: Dr. David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., was the 16th Surgeon General of the United States and former Secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services. By Karen Hatchett , … Explaining that he has thought of each leadership role—whether in academia, community, or government—as an opportunity to move the needle toward health equity, he shares the hard-won lessons he has learned over a lifetime in the medical field.”.