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“I mean, I really loved the mix of personal health and, kind of, community health and justice, and I really saw how they were inseparable.”

Quote by Jill Stein

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Jill Stein, born on May 14, 1950, is an American physician known for her contributions to environmental health and public health. She served as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and has held leadership positions in several public health and environmental organizations. more

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