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Representation Matters: Inspiring the Next Generation of Black Doctors In this video, we discuss the importance of representation in the medical field, using example of Dr. April Scott, who serves as an inspiration for young Black girls aspiring to become doctors. Join us as we explore the progress made and the significance of having diverse role models. #RepresentationMatters #Inspiration #BlackDoctors #DiversityInMedicine #RoleModels #RepresentationInSTEM #FutureLeaders #BlackExcellence #YouthEmpowerment #InspiringTheNextGeneration

It is high time for meaningful #HealthEquity. If you’re interested in accessible, powerful research in this area, I recommend: Follow Uché Blackstock, MD and read her powerful insights in her book Legacy. I gave it to several of my premed students. Also follow Sabia Wade and check out her book Birthing Liberation. Wade’s book opens up understanding the embodied consequences of medical racism and provides real potential solutions. Both Wade and Blackstock discuss the Flexner Report. Look into it, and see the way Black health professionals (and Black health) were structurally, deliberately, and systematically attacked throughout US history. Finally, follow L C De Shay for regular, accessible content on Reproductive Justice, equity, and thought-provoking dialogue.

#BlackHistoryEveryday | SPEAK celebrates the monumental contributions of Charles R. Drew, a physician and surgeon whose innovations in blood storage and transfusion significantly advanced medical practice and saved countless lives. Drew's development of large-scale blood banks during World War II not only revolutionized the way medical communities manage blood supplies but also laid the groundwork for modern blood donation and transfusion practices. His dedication to improving medical procedures and his advocacy for equal treatment of all blood donors, regardless of race, exemplify his commitment to humanity and medical ethics. Drew's legacy as a pioneer in blood transfusion research and his humanitarian principles continue to inspire healthcare professionals around the world. We choose to SPEAK black history #beyondFebruary with a commitment to spotlight one black individual daily from now throughout the end of March and then one weekly throughout the year, symbolizing the importance of acknowledging black history every day. Follow the hashtag #SPEAKblackhistory to read about some incredible individuals in the coming weeks and months. #CharlesRDrew #MedicalInnovator #BloodStorage #BloodTransfusion #MedicalAdvancements #WorldWarIIBloodBanks #BloodDonation #TransfusionPractices #HumanitarianPrinciples #MedicalEthics #HealthcareAdvancements #PioneerInMedicine #LegacyOfExcellence #InspirationForHealthcareProfessionals #EqualTreatment #DedicationToHumanity #SavingLives #blackhistory365 #blackhistoryeveryday #MedicalTrailblazer #InnovativeMedicine #HumanitarianLegacy #HealthcareInnovations #RevolutionizingMedicine

https://lnkd.in/dfW-n6jA Black medical doctors at 6% of licensed MDs, and their professional/fraternal organization, the National Medical Association, always laser focused on the national Black Agenda. Black architects - stuck at 2% of licensed architects - MUST adopt the NMA model in the drive to be relevant to the Black Agenda.

For Black History Month Interim Visits magazine is recognizing African Americans who made a difference in medical treatments. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, born Rebecca Davis, (February 8, 1831 – March 9, 1895), was an American physician, nurse and author. In 1864 she became the first African American woman to become a doctor of medicine in the United States. She was also one of the first female physician authors in the nineteenth century. In 1883, she published A Book of Medical Discourses. The book has two parts that cover the prevention and cure of infantile bowel complaints, and the life and growth of human beings. Dedicated to nurses and mothers, it focuses on maternal and pediatric medical care using mostly homeopathic treatments that Dr. Crumpler found to be most effective for her patients. It also informed the reader about disease preventation. This book was among the first publications written by an African American on the subject of medicine. Dr. Crumpler graduated from medical college at a time when very few African Americans were permitted to attend medical college or publish books. Crumpler first practiced medicine in Boston, primarily serving poor women and children, however after the American Civil War ended in 1865, she moved to Richmond, Virginia and treated freed slaves. Being African American and a woman Dr. Crumpler faced racism and sexism. Many male physicians did not respect her and would not approve her prescriptions for patients or listen to her medical opinions. Dr. Rebecca Crumpler paved the way for African American physicians and female physicians but also the improtance of preventative care. #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #bwicr

From groundbreaking surgeries to lifesaving innovations, Black medical professionals have consistently pushed the boundaries of healthcare, often in the face of adversity. Today, we honor Kizzmekia S. Corbett, PhD Who played a pivotal role in developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, exemplifying the critical contributions of Black scientists to global health advancements. Let's celebrate her achievements and work together to build a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system. What Black medical innovators inspire you? 💪🏾 Share your thoughts in the comments below! #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #HealthcareHeroes #DiversityInMedicine #MedicalInnovation

In the realm of healthcare, the histories of Black individuals and America intertwine, coincide, and form a singular entity. The #healthdisparities we witness today are direct consequences of this shared history. Explore more about this topic at https://buff.ly/3UmVmig. #BlackHistory #AmericanHistory #Healthcare

Truly understanding why things are the way they are, and what to do about it, requires constant reading, study and introspection. Even though February is when many are vocal about #blackhistory in America, it also requires study of world history to get an accurate understanding of how to interpret current events. It is for this reason that February isn't enough. It's never too late to start learning, though. Get in to these books for a crash course: 📕 Born in Blackness 📙 Black AF History 📒 Have Has Never Been Told 📗 Empire of Cotton 📘 Souls of Black Folk 📕 Guns Germs & Steel 📙 People's History of the United States Books not your thing? These videos may pique your interests: 🎬 Journey of an African Colony (Netflix) 🎬 Rustin (Netflix) 🎬 Origin (In theatres) 🎬 African Queens: Njinga (Netflix) 🎬 13th (Netflix) 🎬 Till (Prime) 🎬 Malcolm X (Prime) 🎬 I Am Not Your Negro (Prime) What have you seen or read? Provide other suggestions in the comments! #blackhistory365 #worldhistory #itsallconnected

The negative social determinants of health disproportionately impact Black Americans and innovative structural interventions are necessary to reduce poor health outcomes. Please join us for the first event of the Science, Health, and Equity Series: Unintended Consequences of Premature Black Death in the Knight Auditorium at the Spurlock Museum on Tuesday, Apr. 30 at 4 p.m. Dr. Monica R. McLemore, a professor in the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing and interim director for the Manning-Price Spratlan Center for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) in Nursing at the University of Washington School of Nursing, will connect the dots between preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, infant mortality, and premature Black death. Participants will learn to: 🔸 Articulate the connections between preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, infant mortality, and premature Black death. 🔹 Understand study designs that will be required to provide meaningful data that map assets and identify strengths and protective factors. 🔸 Imagine novel structural interventions that could be operationalized in the present. Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gG4yGV7x This event is co-sponsored by the Department of History, the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, and Carle Illinois College of Medicine.

Recently, community-engaged efforts to improve Black maternal health disparities have moved towards cross-sector approaches that center the lived experiences of Black birthing people. Despite these comprehensive approaches, community members rarely participate throughout the research lifecycle. Citizen science-led projects like those described in this paper by Drs. Catov, Miller, and Krishnamurti are one way to acknowledge and commit to bidirectional community-partnered research and action https://lnkd.in/eJY2xbEz