최고 Disparities 팟캐스트 (2024)

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Rural health challenges and opportunities, Part 3: The clinicians’ perspective 34:30

7d ago34:30

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In our latest podcast series, we’re taking a deep dive on rural health, going beyond the common tropes about rural America – the older, sicker, poorer narrative – and checking in with folks on the ground who are excited to do the work of promoting equitable health outcomes for rural Americans. Today, Health Disparities podcast host Sarah Hohman tal…

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Tackling the Overdose Epidemic in Black Communities through Trauma-Informed Care with Saeeda Dunston 54:30

12d ago54:30

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In this episode we interview Saeeda Dunston, the CEO of Elmcor, a Black-run human justice organization addressing the public health crisis of substance use disorder and other core needs of their community. Visit Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. to learn about their various programs and services centering the needs of their community. And follo…

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Rural health challenges and opportunities, Part 2: The hospital administrators’ perspective 31:27

21d ago31:27

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When we consider what it takes to improve the health of rural Americans and address rural health disparities, there's no one size fits all solution. Because, as the saying goes, if you’ve seen one rural community, you’ve seen one rural community. In our latest podcast series, we are digging into rural health: the challenges, and the opportunities. …

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Shifting Priorities Lead To 6,000 Fatal Overdoses in Baltimore City 48:27

26d ago48:27

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Content Warning: We discuss drug use, addiction, overdose deaths and other triggering topics in this episode. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode we discuss the opioid overdose crisis in Baltimore City, which has claimed nearly 6,000 lives in the past 6 years. And we highlight Bmore POWER (Peers Offering Wellness, Education and Resource…

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Rural health challenges and opportunities, Part 1: A conversation with the CDC and HHS 39:03

1M ago39:03

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People in rural areas have higher rates of certain chronic conditions and disabilities and can expect to live a couple years shorter, on average, compared to people in urban areas. The health disparities facing rural Americans stem from many factors – including geographic, economic, social, and systemic issues. But in the midst of all this, there i…

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Rerun: Domestic Violence & Black Women - Marissa Alexander’s Story 37:27

1M ago37:27

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Content Warning: We discuss domestic violence and other triggering topics in this episode. Listener discretion is advised. In this rerun episode we discuss domestic violence and Black women. We cover Marissa Alexander’s story, a Black woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for protecting herself from her abusive estranged ex-husband. And we highligh…

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Federal policies, health equity, and the legacy of John Lewis: an interview with Congresswoman Terri Sewell 18:14

2M ago18:14

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Congresswoman Terri Sewell says she’s honored to have called John Lewis a colleague, friend and mentor. Lewis, one of the most important civil rights leaders in American history, died in 2020. But his legacy is carried on by health equity champions like Sewell, who has taken up the mantle on legislation that aims to address health disparities in ou…

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Our Systems Fail Black Domestic Violence Victims 39:43

2M ago39:43

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Content Warning: We discuss domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and other triggering topics in this episode. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode we discuss the devastating impact of domestic violence, especially in the Black community and the heartbreaking murder of a child trying to protect their pregnant moth…

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Operation Change: Breaking the cycle of pain, immobility and chronic illness, one woman at a time 33:54

2M ago33:54

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Americans are on track to need 1 million knee replacements annually by the year 2025. The rate of disability caused by degenerative joint problems is also on a rise. At the same time, rates of physical activity continue to decline, and sedentary lifestyles and obesity are becoming the main cause of diabetes and heart disease. It's a vicious cycle o…

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The Medical Mythbuster explains why you should attend Movement Is Life’s Annual Summit 24:19

3M ago24:19

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Movement Is Life’s annual summit brings together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to discuss healthy equity challenges and actionable solutions. This year’s theme is: "Health Equity: Solutions from Healthcare Leaders.” The summit will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from November 14 to 15. Movement Is Life is honored to have Joel Bervell as a …

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Hospitals & Health Equity: What it takes to bring about real change in healthcare systems 31:26

3M ago31:26

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It takes time, energy and financial resources to bring about change within an organization. Healthcare organizations are no exception. Health systems that are serious about centering health equity need to put their money where their mouth is, says compliance and DEI consultant Linda Howard. In practice, this means centering equity in both their mis…

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Hospitals & Health Equity: A first-of-its-kind statewide initiative aims to center equity in health care operations 45:46

4M ago45:46

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Hospitals and health systems can play a big role in addressing healthcare disparities in our nation. It's the focus of our latest podcast series. Today, we zero in on a statewide health equity initiative that is first of its kind in the nation. Through a historic 1115 Medicaid waiver, Massachusetts hospitals have made a commitment to come together …

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Hospitals & Health Equity: Addressing health disparities is both a moral imperative – and a patient safety and quality issue 25:12

4M ago25:12

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Racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved groups receive unequal medical treatment, contributing to the myriad disparities in health outcomes that we see today. This notion is supported by a growing body of research stemming back decades. The Joint Commission has recognized the horrible impact of health disparities in America, and the grou…

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Hospitals & Health Equity: What role can hospital rankings play in promoting health equity? 40:11

4M ago40:11

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Hospitals and health systems can play a major role in addressing healthcare disparities in our nation. In our latest episode – part of our hospitals and health equity series – we zero in on hospital rankings and how the metrics that are used can compel health systems to take much-needed action on health equity. “If hospitals were to focus more on h…

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Hospitals & Health Equity: The importance of understanding patients' cultural backgrounds in healthcare 38:44

5M ago38:44

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Every person brings their own cultural background into their encounters with the healthcare system. But this doesn’t mean that every healthcare provider needs to develop an encyclopedic knowledge of every culture in order to provide equitable, high-quality care to every patient. “The truth of the matter is: that could never be done. I'm Puerto Rica…

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The Overturning of Affirmative Action Will Worsen Health Disparities 1:02:41

5M ago1:02:41

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In this episode we discuss affirmative action and how its overturning has negatively impacted healthcare. And we highlight Dr. Uché Blackstock and her memoir Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine*. Visit Dr. Blackstock’s website to learn more about her work and check out her book. And follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Linked…

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Can predictive AI reduce health disparities in orthopedic surgery? This UK researcher aims to find out 29:04

5M ago29:04

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Artificial Intelligence is transforming health care. The promise of this technology is enormous and is already being realized to increase the accuracy of diagnoses, promote patient engagement, increase efficiency in health care and lower costs. It’s even being used to identify patients at risk of disease and predict patients who might be good candi…

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Doulas Improving Birth Work Through Ancestral Practices with Ashe Birthing Services & The Bridge Directory 53:09

6M ago53:09

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In this episode we interview Emilie Rodriguez and Guramrit LeBron, two doulas creating a better standard of care in maternal health for families of color through their organizations, Ashe Birthing Services and The Bridge Directory. And they discuss the importance of community and ancestral practices to provide the best support for birthing people. …

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Healthcare hurdles: Exploring disparities and solutions for underserved communities 35:04

6M ago35:04

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For too many people in the U.S., health care is unaffordable and not accessible. Even patients who have health insurance coverage can be confronted with barriers that keep them from accessing the health care that they need. And research shows health disparities are rampant, with health care access — and outcomes — worse for people of color and othe…

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From Crisis to Care: How Boston's BEST Program is Redefining Mental Health Support 43:14

6M ago43:14

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Mental health is an important part of our overall health, but many people confront barriers that keep them from accessing the mental health care they need. A program in Boston aims to address mental health disparities by disrupting traditional health care models. The Boston Emergency Services Team, or BEST, is led by Dr. David Henderson, chief of p…

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Structural Racism’s Lasting Impact on Black Women in Healthcare 51:18

6M ago51:18

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In this episode we discuss a research study that examines the lasting impact of structural racism on Black women healthcare workers in the U.S., including low wages and hazardous working conditions. And we highlight The Center for Advancing Racial Equity and Job Quality in Long-Term Care, a national hub centering BIPOC women and immigrant caregiver…

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Dr. Jerome Adams on why the words we use matter in efforts to promote health equity 42:22

7M ago42:22

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Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams has the following message for health equity advocates: forge respectful relationships with people with different viewpoints — and pay close attention to the words you use. “We need to learn to speak in a language that resonates with folks,” Adams says. “When that happens, you will get better policy makin…

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“Black Angels” (Nurses) and the Fight Against Tuberculosis and Racism 45:20

7M ago45:20

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In this episode we discuss the courageous and resilient Black nurses who treated patients with the highly contagious tuberculosis and played pivotal roles in discovering the cure for the disease. And we highlight the National Black Nurses Association serving as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations ensuring equal access to professional…

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Addressing the legacy of racism in education and health care 44:54

7M ago44:54

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There’s a long history of racism in both education and health care. But some health equity advocates — including Michellene Davis, President and CEO at National Medical Fellowships — are holding onto hope that real change is possible. “The only reason why I like the name, the title ‘social determinants of health,’ is because anything that has been …

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Reflecting on Black Maternal Health Week & Hopeful Solutions 52:09

7M ago52:09

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In this episode we discuss the 2024 theme for Black Maternal Health Week and have a conversation about the things that give us hope and joy for Black birthing people. If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Faceboo…

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Artificial Intelligence and Health Equity: A Cautionary Tale 44:59

8M ago44:59

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Artificial Intelligence is gaining widespread popularity, but despite the growing number of AI applications, many questions remain about how the technology could affect health disparities — for better or worse. “We know how technology has had a disparate impact and harms on people, and medicine has had disparate impact and harms,” says Bill Jordan,…

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Environmental Racism - Lowndes County, Alabama & The Right to Basic Sanitation 1:07:04

8M ago1:07:04

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In this episode we discuss the sewage crisis in Lowndes County, a predominantly Black county in Alabama that has been dealing with wastewater issues for decades. And we highlight Catherine Coleman Flowers, an environmental and climate justice activist working to address the inadequate waste and water sanitation infrastructures in rural communities …

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How cross-collaborative partnerships can improve lifelong health trajectories 39:49

8M ago39:49

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It’s important that health care workers provide quality health care. But when it comes to addressing health disparities, clinical care can only go so far, says Dr. Diana E. Ramos, an OB/GYN who now serves as California’s first Latina surgeon general. “It would be wonderful if that 10-minute appointment that a patient just saw me for made the bigges…

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Healing Through Literacy 48:28

9M ago48:28

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Content Warning: We briefly discuss suicide in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode Jasmyn discusses finding inspiration and motivation from books written by and for Black women. And we highlight The Free Black Women’s Library, a community library that centers Black women and Black non-binary writers through a variety of fr…

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How to be a health equity influencer 34:15

9M ago34:15

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Many envision influencers as social media stars with vast followings. But being an influencer is so much more than that. In today’s episode, we redefine the term across various sectors, from health to social justice, and delve into how you can activate your network by using your influence. One thing influencers do is share information throughout th…

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A Miscarriage of Justice - Brittany Watts’ Story 1:23:58

9M ago1:23:58

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Content Warning: We discuss pregnancy complications, miscarriages, stillbirths, and abortions in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we cover the heartbreaking story of Brittany Watts. A Black woman from Ohio who was prosecuted after experiencing a pregnancy loss. And we highlight In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s R…

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‘Without money, there’s no mission’: Fundraising advice for nonprofits 25:34

9M ago25:34

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Nonprofit organizations rely on funding to execute their mission, but steady funding is not always easy to come by. So, what can leaders of nonprofits do to attract attention — and resources — from foundations and corporations with money to give? Many funders want to understand an organization’s impact — and quantifying and conveying that impact ca…

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The Hardships of Black Women in Academia - Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey’s Story 59:00

10M ago59:00

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Content Warning: We discuss suicide, mental health, and other triggering topics in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we shed light on the detrimental effects oppressive work environments can have on Black women. We discuss the death of Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, a Black woman who dealt with harassment and bul…

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Food is Medicine: How Kroger Health uses technology to promote health equity 31:35

10M ago31:35

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In a nation where healthy choices often take a back seat, Dr. Marc Watkins, chief medical officer at Kroger Health, advocates a transformative shift: viewing food as medicine. Watkins is spearheading a mission to eradicate food insecurities, paving the way for a healthier America. “If we’re going to change the way America eats, we have to lead arou…

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The Black Panthers’ Health Activism 42:31

10M ago42:31

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In this episode we discuss the Black Panthers, their health initiatives, and community programs to address the disparities in the Black community. And we highlight acclaimed scholar and writer Dr. Alondra Nelson and her book Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination*. If you would like to suggest a topic, g…

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Debunking self-care myths with Ariel Belgrave, founder of Gym Hooky 46:31

10M ago46:31

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When it comes to self-care, many people think of taking a break due to exhaustion or burnout. But the acts of self-care that make a real difference go beyond self-soothing, says Ariel Belgrave, an award-winning health and fitness expert, wellness consultant, and the founder of Gym Hooky. Belgrave challenges people to consider self-care as an invest…

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Rerun: Environmental Racism & Black Communities - Gordon Plaza 59:48

10M ago59:48

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In this rerun episode we discuss environmental racism and Black families. We cover Gordon Plaza, a New Orleans housing development specifically built for Black first time home buyers. The residents were not told that their dream homes were built on top of a landfill saturated with toxins harmful to their health. And we highlight the Residents of Go…

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How med schools can equip doctors to help eliminate health disparities 33:57

11M ago33:57

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Many people who go into medicine come from well-off families and don’t know what it’s like to live in poverty. So when they graduate and become physicians, they can struggle to understand why their therapeutic interventions aren’t improving the lives of their patients. This, according to Dr. Pedro José Greer Jr., is because med schools have not don…

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Rerun: Diabetes & Insulin Rationing 45:49

11M ago45:49

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In this rerun episode we cover the tragic story of Antavia Gotitall Lee-Worsham, a young diabetic woman forced to ration her insulin due to absurdly high costs. And we highlight T1Diabetes Journey, the organization created by Antroinette Worsham, who is fighting to change laws and prevent more deaths. Follow T1 Diabetes Journey on Instagram, Facebo…

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Building community through movement: A conversation with the founders of Walk with a Doc and Semilla Cultural 38:39

11M ago38:39

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Movement is important for a person’s health and well-being. The good news is: many activities that promote movement come with enormous benefits that extend beyond physical health. Today’s discussion features the founders of two organizations that aim to promote physical activity — and build community while doing it. Walk with a Doc began in 2005 af…

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”The Death Gap” author Dr. David Ansell discusses social and structural vectors for disease that were not taught at his medical school. With Dr. Carla Harwell. 45:35

11M ago45:35

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Dr. David Ansell’s book “The Death Gap: How Inequality Kills” was first published in 2017. In a foreword for the book updated in 2020, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wrote that “Three years before the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. David Ansell published The Death Gap, brilliantly synthesizing what he experienced in decades of practicing medicine in two utterl…

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Surviving 2023 & Listener Appreciation 35:51

12M ago35:51

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In this episode we highlight some listener reviews, discuss making it to the end of this year, and the importance of rest, hydration, check ups, and therapy. If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTub…

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Building Black wealth and addressing social determinants of health in Baltimore - the Parity story with Bree Jones 33:24

12M ago33:24

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Can equitable real estate development organization Parity help solve Baltimore's empty housing problem and build Black wealth? Founder Bree Jones and her backers are making it happen. According to a profile in Baltimore Magazine, Bree Jones counts herself among a generation of young Black Americans who are being spurred to activism by high-profile …

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Rerun: COVID-19 & Black Women - Dr. Susan Moore’s Story 38:32

12M ago38:32

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In this rerun episode we discuss Dr. Susan Moore’s tragic battle with COVID-19. She was a Black doctor who took to social media to expose a hospital's racially biased treatment she received as a patient. And we highlight Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an immunologist who was one of the scientists who helped develop the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. Follow …

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Pulse Oximeters are Inherently Biased 54:42

1y ago54:42

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In this episode we discuss the origins of pulse oximeters, medical devices that measure oxygen levels, and the unacceptable inaccuracies of readings for people with darker complexions. And we highlight Black researchers in engineering and physics utilizing innovative technology to create equitable pulse oximetry devices. If you would like to sugges…

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Solutions, success factors, & common mistakes. Round table. (Systemic Bias & Systemic Racism in Healthcare 4/4) 53:37

1y ago53:37

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Our guests are health equity practitioners Christin Zollicoffer and Dr. Bonnie Simpson Mason, who discuss programs and initiatives that are making headway in dismantling structural racism with episode host Claudia Zamora. Together they explore a number of different examples and critical success factors that contribute to success, and mention some c…

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Examples of Systemic Racism in Healthcare. Round Table. (Systemic Bias & Systemic Racism in Healthcare 3/4) 51:39

1y ago51:39

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For the third installment of our mini-series exploring systemic bias and racism in healthcare, our panel of experts discuss various examples which illustrate how systemic racism is embedded in systems of healthcare and social determinants of health. These include measurements such as eGFR, BMI, and metabolic panels, scoring for post-operative risk;…

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Funding & Sustaining Health Justice Work with Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo 47:34

1y ago47:34

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In this episode we interview Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, a Black female physician with nearly 20 years in pediatrics, the co-founder of Strong Children Wellness an integrated health practice network for marginalized children and families in New York City and the founder of Melanin & Medicine, a health equity consultancy helping Black, Indigenous, and Pe…

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Black Nurse Jailed for Self-Defense Against Coworker - Sybil Garbow’s Story 42:16

1y ago42:16

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In this episode we cover the story of Sybil Garbow, a Black nurse with over 40 years of experience who was convicted of assault because of a racist coworker and a criminal justice system that hardly ever views Black women as victims. And we highlight two Black nursing leaders amplifying Sybil’s story and advocating for justice. Irnise Williams irni…

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Definitions of systemic & structural racism in healthcare. Round Table. (Systemic Bias & Systemic Racism in Healthcare 2/4) 41:57

1y ago41:57

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For the second episode in our mini-series exploring systemic racism in healthcare, our panel explores different definitions of bias, stereotyping, systemic racism, and structural racism, and how these behaviors intersect with social determinants of health. Perspectives from both patient and professional viewpoints are addressed. The panel also disc…

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