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Black Americans 2.5x are more likely to have sarcoidosis than White Americans. Join us on the path to finding out why. Participating in a clinical trial is a significant decision. This guide aims to provide you with the necessary information to start conversations, ask the right questions, and consider your options. Your involvement can lead to advancements in treatment, not just for you but for your community and future generations. Check out the Roadmap 2 Progress patient brochure and video here: https://loom.ly/l6DtLSQ

Doctor Reacts to Black Health Disparities https://lnkd.in/eFCh2hac This episode is a crucial conversation about understanding and addressing the health care disparities that continue to impact Black communities, emphasizing the need for systemic change and equitable health care for all. #MedicineMondays

📊 Today is #MondoDataDay, and we’re celebrating the last Monday of the month by sharing #data related to the month's #holidays or initiatives. Take a moment to learn something new and share it with others in your network. ➡️ Historian Carter G. Woodson launched Black History Week in 1926 to recognize the contributions of African Americans. Fifty years later, Congress expanded it to National #BlackHistoryMonth. In 2019, Black business owners owned 3.5M businesses and employed more than 1.2M people. Check out the following #stats provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration: https://lnkd.in/eKiCzuKs ❤️ 1 in every 3 deaths in the United States is related to cardiovascular disease. February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Explore the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s #HeartMonth toolkits for evidence-based resources to support heart health: https://lnkd.in/eETWjdV

Dayo Idowu has an idea for a conference focused on Black health and well-being in the Twin Cities. Beyond the statistics, the health disparities got personal for him recently. Join us for a PopUpThinkTank this Friday. Learn about the vision and why it matters. Share your ideas. Meet others. Note, this is not a webinar. We'll guide you every step of the way - from input to ideation to potential next steps. Because all health is public health. https://lnkd.in/gTD-vSag

This episode is a crucial conversation about understanding and addressing the health care disparities that continue to impact Black communities, emphasizing the need for systemic change and equitable health care for all. https://lnkd.in/eFCh2hac #DrBerryPierreTV #MedicineMondays

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This highlights the importance of racial concordance in healthcare. A growing body of evidence-based data suggests that matching race and ethnicity between providers and patients leads to stronger health outcomes. This work is potentially life-saving. #healthequity

I recently had the opportunity to discuss the challenges and risks associated with the black market for weight loss medications in an interview with CNBC. While these treatments are gaining significant global attention for their potential benefits, the rise of the illicit market poses serious public health threats. In the interview, we examined the broader challenges and discussed potential approaches to mitigating these risks: https://lnkd.in/dbzYJ7-k https://lnkd.in/dAAgx-gN

At Included Health, we understand that care access and experiences are not the same for everyone. That is why we developed our Black Health Communities solution - addressing the disparities that exist in healthcare for Black members. Being seen and being heard is so important - and in #healthcare that importance is magnified. Learn more about the inequities that exist and what we can do to address it. #blackhealth #healthcareequity #healthcarenavigation https://lnkd.in/eYeTCZDK

Why does the racial disparity in pain treatment persist? History reveals uncomfortable truths. A myth, originating from slavery, falsely claimed that Black people have a higher pain tolerance. This myth served as a rationalization for brutal treatment by slaveowners. Sadly, this myth persists today in medical settings, leading to the underestimation and undertreatment of pain in Black patients. Recognizing this history is crucial for dismantling systemic racism in medicine. #TheMusingPhD #BlackHistoryMonth #RacialBiasInMedicine #PainEquity #HealthcareDisparities #HealthcareDisparities References: Bourke J. J Med Humanit. 2014;35(3):301-319. Thompson T, et al. J Gen Intern Med. 2024;39(2):214-221.