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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2021 · 23 MIN

Forced Sterilization: My Family’s Experience, with Helen

from Wellness Wednesday with 3W · host 3wmedical

Here is a hard and horrifying truth to accept: forced sterilization still happens in the modern world, including in the U.S., and women of color are disproportionately impacted.  Inspired by a shocking Verily article on this subject, today on Wellness Wednesday 3W CEO Helen Nguyen shares the story of her own grandmother, a Vietnamese refugee who was sterilized without her knowledge or consent—on U.S. soil, after fleeing communist rule.  Please listen in to this important conversation and read the Verily article at https://verilymag.com/2021/04/the-dark-history-of-sterilization-in-the-u-s-2021!     Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

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