Jonathan Winn
Sociologist and co-author of The City and the Hospital: The Paradox of Medically Overserved Communities, interviewed about research on hospital–neighborhood relationships and community health.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 43min
Daniel Skinner et al., "The City and the Hospital: The Paradox of Medically Overserved Communities" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Sociologist Jonathan Winn, co-author of The City and the Hospital, shares insights from his collaborative research on urban health disparities. They discuss the paradox of hospitals located in struggling neighborhoods, where residents often suffer poor health outcomes. Winn explores how race, class, and history influence community trust in medical institutions and highlights the need for tighter accountability for hospitals. They also propose policy recommendations focused on community engagement and the importance of integrating public health into medical education.
Dec 4, 2025 • 43min
Daniel Skinner et al., "The City and the Hospital: The Paradox of Medically Overserved Communities" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
Jonathan Winn, a sociologist and co-author of The City and the Hospital, delves into the paradox of hospitals near underserved communities. He explores how collective memory and cultural narratives shape hospital-neighborhood relationships. The discussion reveals the flaws in current community benefit definitions and the need for tighter standards. Winn critiques how hospitals often engage with these communities superficially while making policy recommendations for more equitable investments. His insights resonate with urban policy, highlighting the complex dynamics of care and community.
