Let me begin by saying that change starts with me. I am listening and learning. Today’s message is heavy and important. Learn about how insidious racism affects the health and wellness of African Americans in the United States and things YOU can do to enact change. In this episode, I interview close colleague Andrea Jones. She does a much better job bringing a voice to this topic than I ever could.
Highlights:
1. Discrete racism impacts health outcomes in African Americans.
2. African Americans have increased waiting times in the Emergency Department.
3. For every dollar a white person makes, and African American makes 59 cents.
4. 60% of the population identifies as “white” and they make up 90% of the U.S. wealth.
5. Geography plays a role in ease of access to healthy food, good schools, employment, safe outdoor spaces, and healthcare.
6. Media influences our subconscious biases. Learn about how this impacts healthcare providers.
7. A candid conversation with healthcare practitioner and Occupational Therapist Andrea Jones.
Call to Action:
Recommendations by Andrea Jones
It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness https://www.amazon.com/dp/0973410450/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_2HR-Eb5RN9WF6
ColorFull: Celebrating the Colors God Gave Us https://www.amazon.com/dp/1462777643/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_EHR-Eb98MXEVK
Sulwe https://www.amazon.com/dp/1534425365/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_cHR-Eb7B2M21S
The Beginning of the End of Racism in America: Black and White https://www.amazon.com/dp/164138218X/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_nGR-EbP8SW8HK
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735224935/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_WgJ-EbH4SK6EH
Citations:
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/black-health.htm
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/health-disparities-between-blacks-and-whites-run-deep/
https://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/policy-dose/articles/2016-04-14/theres-a-huge-health-equity-gap-between-whites-and-minorities
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/racial-bias-and-its-effect-on-health-care/
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/race-and-health/

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