Black History Month


PURSUING HEALTH EQUITY FOR BLACK WOMEN AND MEN

The 2022 theme for Black History Month is “Black Health and Wellness” which is a topic much in need of attention. Racial bias persists in healthcare today, creating disparities in the delivery of health care services at all levels, from the general practitioners to the largest medical institutions. The history of Black people includes so many men and women healthcare professionals, scientists, and innovators who achieved remarkable results, and yet bias towards people of color continues to create barriers to achieving health equity in American society. Underserved communities remain underserved. Black patients often do not get the same level of quality healthcare compared to non-Black peo....