Racial Equity & Social Justice in Health A Discussion With Dr. Aletha Maybank

Denise Bolds, MSW, CD(DONA)

In the Light of Birth, justice and equity are necessities for success. It cannot be assumed in health care that these two entities will always be inherent, especially for African Americans. Today's special guest, Dr. Aletha Maybank will be discussing justice, equity and maternal health. Please welcome Dr. Aletha Maybank and producer/host Denise Bolds, Bold Doula; author, blogger, advocate, mentor and more. Dr. Aletha Maybank is a Deputy Commissioner in the NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene and is Founding Director of the Center for Health Equity. She is a pediatrician Board Certified in Preventive Medicine/Public Health with strong expertise and experience in health equity and social justice. She serves as Vice President of the Empire State Medical Association, the NYS affiliate of the National Medical Association. Dr. Maybank has contributed to multiple venues and projects. She holds a BA from Johns Hopkins University, MD from Temple University School of Medicine, and a MPH from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Denise Bolds MSW, CD(DONA) is the producer/host of In The Light Of Birth. She is Bold Doula, Denise is also a blogger The Audcaious Black Woman, author, mentor, advocate, and educator. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and at www.BoldDoula.com Follow Denise's show right here on blog talk radio!