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Spending my day at The Royal Society of Medicine London attending #BlackHealthSummit24 - a crucial platform for addressing disparities and promoting wellness within the Black community. The cause of the causes is ever more, still present and severely impacting on health and wellness outcomes. Today’s conversation is crucial for initiatives that are essential for advancing health equity and addressing systemic issues affecting Black individuals and communities. So what do we need to do to champion health and wellbeing in black communities? 1. Characterise it 2. Study it 3. Measure it Then!! Place Interventions right now and at the right place to reach the right population Thanks to all the practitioners who have shared practice and research insights👍🏽 #HealthInequalities

A new KFF review highlights how present-day health inequities among Black people in the U.S. have been shaped by historic policies and events. These inequities, including higher uninsured rates and worse reported health status, are rooted in and reflect historic racist and discriminatory practices and beliefs, the review suggests. Read more: https://buff.ly/43pfF16

++ Reason Foundation: “With adult and youth smoking reaching generational lows and still falling, there is little reason to use the blunt force of prohibition to reduce smoking rates.” #nomentholban #unintendedconsequences https://lnkd.in/e5wXhBSs ition/ ++ Public Health Post: “Though the FDA’s plan to address racial disparities by eliminating menthol tobacco products may be well-intentioned, as a top-down action, it risks creating unintended consequences that worsen the inequalities it hopes to address. A more equitable and effective approach would be to partner with the Black community to generate solutions from within.” https://lnkd.in/erc6nhxR

Today, as we commemorate #Juneteenth, we reflect on both freedom and the continued struggle to ensure health equity. At ASPR, we are working to ensure that all communities have the support they need when disaster strikes. Equity is an essential part of health resilience. Today, let's celebrate the achievements and contributions of the Black community while committing ourselves to the work that lies ahead in creating a more equitable and inclusive society. #FreedomDay

Despite advancements in medicine and improved access to care, Black women continue to experience significantly higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. This is not a recent problem; systemic inequalities, historical injustices and persistent disparities in health care are major contributors to the issue. This Q&A with IFDHE's senior program manager, Crysta Meekins, MPH, and Lynn Todman, vice president of health equity and community partnerships at Corewell Health, explores how Corewell is using AHA's Health Equity Roadmap to advance Black maternal health to ensure equitable outcomes.  https://lnkd.in/dxxHK9uD #BMHW24 #NMHM2024

As a Black OB-GYN and DEI expert, I see firsthand the devastating impact of healthcare disparities every single day. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed these existing problems in a major way, but these issues haven't gone away. Black communities lack access to fresh food and quality healthcare. Latinos often face language barriers and cultural insensitivity.  The trans community struggles to find culturally competent doctors. We need a fundamental change in how we approach healthcare. ALL communities deserve access to quality care, delivered with dignity and respect. This broken system perpetuates distrust and denies basic human dignity.  We need a fundamental change in how we approach healthcare. ALL communities deserve access to quality care, delivered with dignity and respect. Let's work together to break down these barriers and build a more equitable healthcare system for everyone. #BlackHealthMatters #HealthcareForAll #DEI #EndHealthCareDisparities

🚨 Unveiling the Veiled: Double Standards in Healthcare for Blacks vs. Whites in the United States 🚑🖤 ⚖️ In the land of equal opportunities, a hidden reality persists within our healthcare system. It's time to expose the double standards faced by black Americans. 🕵️♂️ 🔍 Disparities in Access to Healthcare: Limited and inadequate coverage disproportionately affects black Americans, hindering their health outcomes. #HealthcareDisparities 🚑 Racial Bias in Diagnosis and Treatment: Black patients are unjustly denied pain medication, leading to misdiagnosis and inadequate care. #EqualityInHealthcare 🤰 Maternal Mortality Disparities: Shockingly, black women are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. This crisis demands action NOW. #BlackMaternalHealthMatters 💆♀️ Unequal Treatment in Mental Health: Mental health conditions affect everyone, yet black individuals are less likely to receive the care they deserve. Let's break the stigma and bridge the gap. #MentalHealthEquality 💪 Disparities in Chronic Disease Management: Higher rates of chronic diseases among black Americans highlight the urgent need for preventive care and addressing socioeconomic challenges. #HealthEquity 🌟 It's time to dismantle these injustices! Advocating for policy changes, cultural competency training, and community-based initiatives can create a more equitable healthcare landscape. Together, let's ensure equal access and improved health outcomes for ALL Americans. 🌍💙 #HealthcareEquality #StandUpForChange

🚨 Unveiling the Veiled: Double Standards in Healthcare for Blacks vs. Whites in the United States 🚑🖤 ⚖️ In the land of equal opportunities, a hidden reality persists within our healthcare system. It's time to expose the double standards faced by black Americans. 🕵️♂️ 🔍 Disparities in Access to Healthcare: Limited and inadequate coverage disproportionately affects black Americans, hindering their health outcomes. #HealthcareDisparities 🚑 Racial Bias in Diagnosis and Treatment: Black patients are unjustly denied pain medication, leading to misdiagnosis and inadequate care. #EqualityInHealthcare 🤰 Maternal Mortality Disparities: Shockingly, black women are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. This crisis demands action NOW. #BlackMaternalHealthMatters 💆♀️ Unequal Treatment in Mental Health: Mental health conditions affect everyone, yet black individuals are less likely to receive the care they deserve. Let's break the stigma and bridge the gap. #MentalHealthEquality 💪 Disparities in Chronic Disease Management: Higher rates of chronic diseases among black Americans highlight the urgent need for preventive care and addressing socioeconomic challenges. #HealthEquity 🌟 It's time to dismantle these injustices! Advocating for policy changes, cultural competency training, and community-based initiatives can create a more equitable healthcare landscape. Together, let's ensure equal access and improved health outcomes for ALL Americans. 🌍💙 #HealthcareEquality #StandUpForChange

Today we celebrate Juneteenth—a day of freedom, resilience and unity while honoring history, embracing progress and celebrating liberation. This is also a day of education, reflection and a reminder of the work there is to do toward achieving racial equality and ending systemic racism. At Meritain Health, we’re continuing to work to address health disparities in the Black community by providing easier access to care, lower cost of care and 24-hour support—today and everyday. https://lnkd.in/gUPqgCjZ

On this episode of Here and Now, we discuss the contributions of groups working to dismantle the health disparities within the Black community.