Lately, the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion have become a topic of debate and controversy. In healthcare organizations, however, there is one undeniable truth that transcends all political, ideological and personal biases: health disparities are real.
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New York City-based Montefiore Health System is working to address social determinants of health by embedding community health workers into clinical teams to connect patients with necessary social services.
Twelve Philadelphia-area health systems joined forces with Independence Blue Cross to take action against racial bias in medicine.
This episode features Dr. Chris Damman, Clinical Associate Professor at University of Washington & Senior Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Chair at Supergut. Here, he discusses his work with Supergut, a clinically-validated solution that transforms the gut microbiome, the importance…
This episode features Amy Wimpy Knight, President of the National Association of Children's Hospitals. Here, she discusses the most pressing concerns for youth mental health today, steps being taken in communities, hospitals & health systems to address these concerns, the…
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Shannon Bradley, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Keck Medicine of USC, joins the podcast to discuss her background & what led her into the healthcare field, what organizations need to do in order to improve the health of their…
This live episode from the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Julia Bruner, Senior Vice President for Behavioral Health and Correctional Medicine at The MetroHealth System. Here, they discuss her career journey, how she’s advanced patient care…
This live episode from the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Martin Schreiber, Vice President for the Mission Leadership Institute at Providence Health. Here, he discusses his time working with vulnerable populations internationally, his goals for generating…
More than 1 in 10 parents have experienced unfair treatment in healthcare settings in the past year because of their race or ethnicity, socioeconomic status or physical appearance, according to a July 31 report from the Urban Institute.
Comprehensive maternity and postpartum care are essential to the well-being of mothers, birthing people and infants. Hospital leaders do not want to shut down maternity and postpartum units. However, capacity and resource limitations have forced an uptick in these units…