What happens when passion meets purpose in the face of injustice?
When the COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep cracks in our healthcare system, Dr. LaShyra “Lash” Nolen didn’t wait for someone else to fix them—she stepped up. As vaccine rollouts began, she saw firsthand how the needs of marginalized communities were being ignored. In response, she launched the We Got Us Project—a revolutionary health justice initiative designed to bridge the divide between medicine and the people it serves.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Nolen shares the origin story of We Got Us, a grassroots coalition committed to combating racism in our communities through increasing access to equitable healthcare, community-centered health education, and direct healing. Listen to hear how the power of audacity—passed down from her mother and grandmother has fueled every step of her journey. Tune in to hear how one woman’s determination is transforming communities, rebuilding trust, and changing the face of public health.
This season is brought to you as a collaboration between Patient Advocate Foundation and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, a project made possible in part by support from the Danaher Foundation.
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