We are grateful for the trailblazers who paved the way for all of us in our history and those who make our lives better day by day. We celebrate the life and contributions of our team members, colleagues, and allies this International Women’s History Month.
Sarah Polk
¿De dónde eres? comparte algo característico de tu lugar de origen. Where are you from? share something typical from where you are from.
I spent most of my childhood in Baltimore and have happy memories of Orioles games, crab feasts and lots of time at the local branch of the Enoch Pratt Library.
¿A qué te dedicas? What do you do?
I am a general pediatrician and a health disparities researcher.
¿Qué te motiva? What inspires you?
youth potential & parental love
¿Qué le dirías a tu yo más joven sobre donde te encuentras ahora en tu vida? What would you tell your younger self about where you are in life?
Listen with the intensity typically reserved for speaking.
Aunque todo lo que has hecho en tu vida es producto de tus esfuerzos, siempre tenemos personas que nos han apoyado a las que agradecer o recordar. ¿Quiénes son esas personas para tí y por qué? Although everything you’ve accomplished in your life is the product of your efforts, there are always people to thank or think about who supported you. Who are those people for you and why?
I am profoundly grateful for my wonderful parents who taught me & encouraged me & set high expectations.
¿Qué significa para ti la equidad en oportunidad para los Latinos? What does it mean for you equity in opportunity for Latinos?
That language, ethnicity and immigration status do not determine health and wellbeing.
¿Hay algo más que te gustaría compartir? Is there anything else you would like to share?
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