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“When I hear the words “safe space”, I wish we did not need a safe space. I wish everything was safe enough.” This is Dr. Aman K.—founder of Women In DSO® and a dental industry veteran—on some of the problems faced within the dental industry and society at large. Despite this, Dr. Aman K. says that organizations must still create environments where it's okay for anyone to make mistakes. For more recommendations from Dr. Aman K., tune into the upcoming episode of The Dental Economist Show on May 23rd where she joins Mike Huffaker for a fascinating chat. Be sure to block out half an hour to listen to the episode and get more insights into dental success. 👋See you on the 23rd! #DentalIndustry #Equality #TheDentalEconomistShow

Do we dance, laugh or cry? Women are often made to feel disregarded and dismissed when it comes to the health conditions that exclusively affect them. What does this look like? Being misdiagnosed, under-diagnosed, not receiving proper treatment or receiving the wrong treatment. And the numbers are worse for Black women. Black women face a maternal mortality rate is 3X higher than that of white women. Racism in healthcare puts Black women’s lives at risk. In fact, only 5.7% of U.S. physicians are Black. Women need doctors on their side. They need them to start believing their pain and symptoms. Gender bias plays into this rampant denial of a woman’s pain—many doctors believing that women are simply more dramatic or anxious. What will it take for our pain to be taken and treated seriously? Biases that affect healthcare practice: ➡️ Overlooking symptoms which leads to delayed or improper treatment ➡️ Biased attention and respect affect patient experiences and care ➡️ Biased research perpetuates unequal representation and recommended treatments ➡️ Communication barriers contribute to misunderstandings and misdiagnoses ➡️ Lack of diversity amongst healthcare workers, specifically doctors, perpetuates systemic biases 🎥 the birlliant @ilovefarideh via Instagram

Why Is It Important for Black Women to Have Black OBGYNs? 🤔💉 In this video, we explore the significance of having Black OBGYNs for Black women. We discuss the impact of cultural competence on healthcare experiences, debunk myths about training quality, and emphasize the value of a strong doctor-patient relationship. #BlackHealth #CulturalCompetence #OBGYN #BlackWomen #WomensHealth #HealthcareAccess #PatientCare #CulturalAwareness #HealthMyths #Empowerment

As we acknowledged #WorldHealthDay on April 7th, let us bring to the forefront, disparities for women's health, especially black women in the healthcare sector. Despite progress, these inequities persist. The story of Jessica Pettway is a stark reminder of the racial disparities in healthcare. Black women are more likely to be misdiagnosed and face delays in getting treatment for cervical cancer. Here are some key areas where we need to focus our efforts, especially our leaders: - Access to reproductive healthcare - Gender-inclusive research - Awareness and education - Healthcare provider bias - Mental health support - Addressing violence against women - And the Intersectionality of all the above We have a role to play, together we can bridge these gaps and ensure all women have access to equitable, respectful, and comprehensive healthcare. Video credit: Joel Bervell #BlackHealthMatters #JusticeForJessica #echichemovement #equality #diversity #healthcareequality

😩You know what’s worse than having chronic pain? Not being believed… For decades. We are beyond overdue to close the diagnosis gap for endometriosis. The statistics as of 2024 say that 1 in 10 women have the condition, but with a 7+ year wait for a diagnosis, I would dare to say that our data is behind. This is particularly concerning for women of color whose diagnosis takes even longer. As a Latina, navigating life with endometriosis after a 20-year wait for a diagnosis, I’ll do whatever I can to change the outcome for other women. #Endometriosis #WomensHealth

Wellness Wednesday: Black Women Know Your Worth- Self Advocacy "She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her." Proverbs 3:15 KJV When Providers in the Health care system say, "people of color don't trust the health care system, it's just their culture." We All can agree it's a true statement. We also have to remind Everyone that the basis of this mistrust is well-founded. BW4HL's Health Coalition focuses on Health Disparities that impact Black Women and we empower women to advocate for themselves. But what does self-advocacy look like in healthcare as a Black woman? Often times a Black Woman's attempts to advocate for herself are often viewed as being difficult, angry, or drug seeking. Black women who try to take charge of their health have been mocked, ignored, and reprimanded. The narrative that often gets told around health disparities is that they are due to genetic differences between races, but race is a social construct. Health disparities are due to racism, and this impacts how people of color are treated and how we interact with the health care system. When doctors ignore our pain because of the historical false stereotype that Black people have a higher pain tolerance, we suffer needlessly and develop a deep-seated mistrust of the health care system that is passed on through generations. Many are not alone in these experiences and some may have the privilege to be able to navigate the health care system to eventually get their needs met, but not everyone can. BW4HL is committed to addressing Health Disparities that impact Black Women. We focus on Health Literacy, Access, Compliance and Accountability. We have partnered with Health Care Partners and Providers that are committed to caring and educating Black Women on their Health and Well-being. Our 2025 initiative is to increase the Quality of Life for Black Women by Intentionally Advocating for their Health and Well-being that will benefit generations. #BW4HL #Unitypoint #IowaClinic #JohnStoddard #DMU #humana #drakeuniversity #Molina

Wellness Wednesday: Black Women Know Your Worth- Self Advocacy "She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her." Proverbs 3:15 KJV When Providers in the Health care system say, "people of color don't trust the health care system, it's just their culture." We All can agree it's a true statement. We also have to remind Everyone that the basis of this mistrust is well-founded. BW4HL's Health Coalition focuses on Health Disparities that impact Black Women and we empower women to advocate for themselves. But what does self-advocacy look like in healthcare as a Black woman? Often times a Black Woman's attempts to advocate for herself are often viewed as being difficult, angry, or drug seeking. Black women who try to take charge of their health have been mocked, ignored, and reprimanded. The narrative that often gets told around health disparities is that they are due to genetic differences between races, but race is a social construct. Health disparities are due to racism, and this impacts how people of color are treated and how we interact with the health care system. When doctors ignore our pain because of the historical false stereotype that Black people have a higher pain tolerance, we suffer needlessly and develop a deep-seated mistrust of the health care system that is passed on through generations. Many are not alone in these experiences and some may have the privilege to be able to navigate the health care system to eventually get their needs met, but not everyone can. BW4HL is committed to addressing Health Disparities that impact Black Women. We focus on Health Literacy, Access, Compliance and Accountability. We have partnered with Health Care Partners and Providers that are committed to caring and educating Black Women on their Health and Well-being. Our 2025 initiative is to increase the Quality of Life for Black Women by Intentionally Advocating for their Health and Well-being that will benefit generations. #BW4HL #Unitypoint #IowaClinic #JohnStoddard #DMU #humana #drakeuniversity #Molina

Let's talk #HealthEquity. This is particularly relevant during Pride month as we recognize and lift up the contributions of Black, trans women to the progress made. Marginalized groups have a harder time accessing affordable healthcare and being believed/supported by healthcare providers. What organizations within health equity can we help highlight today? #PrideIsAProtest

We can all agree that people from racial and ethnic minority and other diverse groups are underrepresented in clinical research. The reason for this is twofold - they aren't asked, and there remains fear and uncertainty around clinical trials. So, how can sponsors reach underserved populations and alleviate their fears? Check out the video below to see an example of how we work with clients to elevate minority patient voices to build authentic connection and trust around clinical trials. To learn more about this project visit: https://hubs.la/Q02wmBrt0 #Diversity #Inclusion #DEI #ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity #Authenticity Gwenn Oakes, Allie Mozzone, Riley Brunner, Jesse Jankewicz, Amanda Pierce, Rick Scorzetti

The video that's been all over the internet with the 'Karen' calling 911 to report on peaceful demonstrators reminded me of a paper I came across a few months back. The paper is called ➡ "From Lynching to Central Park Karen: How White Women Weaponize White Womanhood." In my simplicity, I only learned about white women's privilege when I read "White Fragility" last year. It was an eye opener. The chapter that had me captivated was the one called “White Women’s Tears.” The author notes: “many of us see emotions as naturally occurring, but emotions are political….emotions are the result of the frameworks we are using to make sense of social relations.  Whether intended or not, when a white woman cries…all attention immediately goes to her”. In other words, white women’s experiences will always invalidate the experiences of someone of color. It must have been the person of color who triggered her to feel this way. It’s not her own sense of entitlement or discomfort that’s provoking her reaction. The fact that society (whether in the office or on the street) continues to reinforce and support white women’s experiences over people of color is appalling in this day and age. But at least now we have academic research on it and books that help us learn how to address this behavior. Megan Armstrong in the paper linked below notes that there is increasing attention to this issue, including "the role of states and cities [passing]... laws and ordinances that make racially motivated 911 calls a hate crime (laws that are already emerging across the country). [These laws].... help change the cultural narrative around white women from harmless victims to potential racist aggressors." Bravo. I have never filed a complaint against this kind of behavior but now that my eyes have been opened, I'll be much more forthcoming in the future. https://lnkd.in/eWtMg_tY