How philanthropy is improving health equity

<p>Medical research often depends upon the generosity of donors: In this episode we talk to philanthropy experts about the role of donations in driving medical breakthroughs and achieving health equity across all zip codes. The panel includes:</p> <p><a href='https://www.northwell.edu/about/leadership/brian-lally'>Brian Lally</a>, senior vice president and chief development officer for Northwell Health and head of Northwell's Foundation.</p> <p><a href='https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/mark-butler-phd'>Mark Butler, PhD</a>, assistant professor in the Institute of Health System Science, part of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. He is leading a study using smart prescription pill bottles to help address medication adherence and reduce cardiovascular disease in the Black community.</p> <p>Emmet Conlon, senior vice president and group head of U.S. Healthcare and Higher Education at TD Bank, which funded Dr. Butler’s clinical trial.</p>