Akilah Weber Pierson, MD
@aweberpierson
Did you know? Your zip code can impact your health more than your genetic code. As a physician, I see this reality every day in our communities. Join me for a deep dive into health disparities and how we can create change together in my latest podcast episode. https://youtu.be/0WWkkoUkMvs
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