Terrible Healthcare System Made Me Shine
Published January 18, 2021
Rarely is someone able to share their story with the raw honesty and deep reflection that Isabela Castro is able to in this podcast. A mom who lost her baby in the NICU, Isabela has taken those difficult experiences and turned them into both her personal and professional motivation to do and be better. You won’t want to miss this beautiful and vulnerable conversation with Isabela, a powerful voice for improvement in healthcare.
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