Seen, Heard, & Believed? Exploring Women’s Experiences in Healthcare

In healthcare, being a
patient
is different from truly
receiving care
. How a patient is seen, heard, and believed by their provider can be just as impactful to their health outcomes as the treatment itself. Join
Tanya Selvaratnam
, journalist and moderator, for a compelling conversation with authors
Samina Ali
(
Pieces You’ll Never Get Back
) and
Ariel Gore
(
Rehearsals for Dying
) as they share their personal, eye-opening experiences with the healthcare system. Samina Ali’s memoir details her battle with a life-changing neurological disorder, a traumatic birth, and her unlikely recovery. Ariel Gore’s memoir reflects on her wife’s struggle with metastatic breast cancer and the untold realities of being a caregiver. This conversation will dive into the challenges women face when receiving healthcare.