What COVID taught us about health care, with Dr. Ala Stanford
About this episode
Dr. Ralph Ford interviews Dr. Ala Stanford about her experiences and insights gained from her work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ala Stanford, a pediatric surgeon and Alumni Fellow, about her work with the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she served as a regional director. Originally recorded on October 9, 2025.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Ralph Ford
Guest: Dr. Ala Stanford
Topics covered
- health care
- COVID-19
- pediatric surgery
- public health
- community health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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