The Collective Cure

“At some point, we must see the unseen structural factors that shape our health and wellness. Monica Wang gives us the lens to clearly see these factors and evidence-based solutions in The Collective Cure—an accessible, personable, and hopeful book.”
—Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist

“In The Collective Cure, Monica Wang offers a clear, compelling case for why health must be rooted in collective care. Drawing on history, policy, and lived experience, the book teaches us how reimagining our systems through the lens of justice and community can lead to health that is more equitable and sustainable.”
—Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, author of The Turning Point

“A compelling argument that health is never just about genes or lifestyle choices. Blending personal experience, narrative accounts, and authoritative research, The Collective Cure illustrates that collective action and policy changes can advance a healthier world. I haven’t encountered another book that weaves these threads together so effectively.”
—Mary T. Bassett, MD, MPH, director of the François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Center for Health and Human Rights, Harvard University

“In The Collective Cure, Dr. Monica Wang brings the social determinants of health to life with compassion, clarity, and urgency. Through powerful storytelling and rigorous analysis, she illuminates how racism, poverty, and inequities shape health outcomes long before people reach a clinic—and she shows us how change is possible when communities take the lead. Both deeply personal and profoundly instructive, this book is a guide for anyone who wants to understand why our health system must transform and how each of us can help make that transformation real. A must-read for this moment.”
—Uché Blackstock, MD, founder and CEO, Advancing Health Equity