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#Empathy and #JusticeInHealthcare may be new concepts to your healthcare organization’s leadership. But they are important ones to propagate. Henrietta Lacks is just one example of millions of patients who are harmed by the very people who are supposed to help them. How? Because her rights as a human being and as a #patient were never part of the equation. I’m not a religious person, but I do believe in the golden rule of do unto others as you would have others do unto you. If we only stopped and remember that before we took action, there would be more healthier and happier people in this world. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonthShouldBeEveryMonth #HealthcareDisparity #HealthcareEmpathy #MedicalJustice #TheGoldenRule

#blackhistorymonth Dr. Cheryl Clark reminds us that Black individuals have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of historical injustices and its relevance to the community health center movement. Historical injustices, such as the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and the exploitation of black bodies for medical experimentation, have left a lasting impact on the trust and well-being of black communities. Recognizing these atrocities is essential for healing and rebuilding trust within the healthcare system. “Black History Month is also a time to celebrate the courage and accomplishments of people who advance justice in health against unimaginable odds,” said Cheryl Clark, MD, ScD, Executive Director & Senior Vice President of the Institute for Health Equity Research, Evaluation & Policy. “The Community Health Center movement is a key example of how people have come together to overcome discrimination, and in so doing, created a system to care for everyone.” [Read more: www.massleague.org] #communityhealthcare #healthequity #healthequitynow #chc #chcs #communityhealth #MLCHC Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers Institute for Health Equity Research, Evaluation & Policy The Castle Group Health Equity Compact

Diversity plus Equity, in health includes having equity in providers, coverage, therapy options access to resources and clinical research

This is an accurate insightful read. Though the healthcare industry treats everyone, it is challenging to find a clinician who is African American. Patients are not looking for a Black clinician because they don't know your expertise, they want to be heard and develop a treatment plan without insults or microagressions based on previous experiences in most cases. #Healthcare #blackphysicans #AfricanAmericanphysicians #AfricanAmericanlinicians #HBCUmedicalschools #HBCUdentalschools #diversityinheathcare #DEIHeathcare

I'm finding more to learn and be proud of within Indiana's history, thanks to Darryl Lockett in his latest column, "The pivotal role of African Americans in medical advancements" as we recognize and celebrate Black History month. He writes, "As Health Equity Director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, I recognize that the health inequities we face are not fated or destined, but rather challenges that we can overcome and change. At the same time, I know we stand on the shoulders of giants who have shaped Indiana’s healthcare system for the better." Please check out the article in full! https://ow.ly/fHbI30sAnfN

"The woman who doesn't require validation from anyone is the most feared individual on the planet." —Mohadesa Najumi A few days ago, my co-founders, Drs. Suzette Brown, MD, MPH, Nicole Brown MD, MPH, MHS and I met for our weekly strategy meeting. As we spoke, I couldn't help but realize how much this journey of growing our healthcare practice has changed us. You see, there was an unspoken curricula that we were taught to survive in medical school as Black women, which included: 1) changing our voice, speech and tone to make others comfortable, 2) working harder than everyone else to prove that you belonged a 3) silencing our "controversial" opinions to try and counteract the assumption that we are "aggressive" It is now, only in hindsight, that I see how much courage it took for us to leave the traditional careers we cultivated in academia, expose the problems that exist in healthcare and create an organization that challenges the status quo- decentralizing health into communities not clinics. As a result, we have had to do a lot of unlearning and, in the process, have become bolder, more confident and ridiculously more ambitious. (And less likely to smile in meetings just to make others feel comfortable) Our story is not unique, it is similar to the countless Black women clinicians I have spoken to, who also ventured to build what never existed but was so necessary. We could never create what we envisioned, if we continued to believe that our ideas require validation, permission or acceptance. Yet while we don't need a co-sign on our work, we do need community to help us stay confident to continue our work. So, I wanted to share this special LinkedIn love note to my fellow Black women healthcare leaders- those who I've connected to, those who I have yet to connect with and those who I just admire from far- because all of you serve as a reminder of how true Toni Morrison's words are. You, indeed, are your best thing. And even when they try to make us think otherwise, we actually are healthcare's best thing, too.

The pressing need to increase representation and equity in dental education and practice has never been greater. Join us for a timely webinar, created in partnership with the National Dental Association, to recognize Black History Month and spotlight the crucial contributions Black dental professionals make within their communities. Panelists will offer insights through the lens of public health equity, highlighting the significant progress and ongoing challenges in providing optimal care to Black communities. They will also discuss actionable strategies to enhance representation, education, and health care outcomes. https://lnkd.in/eH9-TNte

Black History Month is an opportunity to focus on the rich contributions of the Black community to lung health – from people with lived experience who inspire us with their stories, to tireless caregivers, to intrepid researchers, to compassionate healthcare professionals, and everyone in between. It’s especially important to acknowledge the Black community’s contributions to lung health in a world where gaps in the prevention, diagnosis and care of lung disease routinely result in poorer outcomes for racialized communities. Throughout history, the Black community has had to fight hard against racial bias and systemic inequities just for a seat at the table. This Black History Month, we urge you to stand with organizations that are committed to widening the table. More than ever, we the Lung Health Foundation is dedicated to: • Recognizing that unlearning anti-Black racism is a process that involves meaningful evaluation of both personal bias and systemic inequities; • Working to create a staff team that is as diverse as the country we call home; and • Seeking out the unique experiences of racialized groups to help shape our policy and advocacy work.    #BlackHistoryMonth #LungHealthForAll #HealthEquity

At Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF), we're dedicated to promoting equity by improving #HealthNotJustHealthCare. That effort requires all of us to shift the health system to benefit all Texans. EHF’s new strategic framework targets three priority areas: food/nutrition security, maternal health, and diabetes prevention. Why? Because we believe that addressing these critical conditions and issues will lead to a ripple effect of good health for all communities. As we step into the beginning of Black History Month, it's crucial to reflect on how the intersection of racial history and health equity affects Black communities. Take a look at diabetes where there are stark disparities in health outcomes: Black adults are 60% more likely to be diagnosed than White adults. These health inequities stem from non-medical drivers of health - factors outside the doctor’s office that impact a person’s overall health and well-being such as limited access to affordable nutritious food, lack of sidewalks or safe environments for exercise, chronic stress, and more. In many neighborhoods across Texas, these negative non-medical factors disproportionately affect under-resourced Black families. In Texas, the maternal health crisis is also particularly alarming. The state's maternal mortality rate is consistently high or above the national average and disproportionately affects Black women, irrespective of their socioeconomic status. This is another reminder of the deep-rooted impact of structural racism on health outcomes in Texas and beyond. Our approach at EHF focuses on nurturing community-led initiatives to tackle these health challenges. As we honor Black History Month, and reflect on the strides made since the Civil Rights Movement, we also should reaffirm our commitment to health equity and celebrate the resilience and spirit of the communities we serve. #blackhistorymonth #healthequity #healthnotjusthealthcare

During Black History Month, join our team in recognizing the healthcare pioneering efforts of leaders like Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumper who was the first Black female physician in the United States. Read more about her experience and other medical professionals in this article. https://bit.ly/2OQWFXh #BlackHistoryMonth #HealthcareInnovation