The Big Apple’s Health Commish
Dr. Mary Bassett, Commissioner of the New York City Health Department, spent many years living in Zimbabwe, where she both practiced and taught medicine. Now she's brought her holistic view of health — from food deserts to epidemics — to her hometown of New York City.
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