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Sep 11, 2020

Diva Docs: Black women physicians speak out on health and race

Jennifer Miller

Our monthly series explores vital medical issues and disparities in care, access and treatment

Jennifer Miller | News Service of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Coverage is proud to publish columns featuring the powerful perspectives of Black women physicians who belong to the Diva Docs network in Greater Boston, led by Dr. Philomena Asante.

This series is the recipient of the Fall 2020 Digital Health Awards Gold Medal for an Article Series.

A pediatrician's calling

Tackling health inequities and nurturing wellness, one child at a time

Dr. Jeanaette Callahan

 

A doctor's dream

A urologist shares her journey from the Caribbean to championing health care and equity in Massachusetts

Dr. Oneeka Williams

When racism is the medical emergency

An ER doc offers insights into structural racism's effects on health — and 5 tools to help patients get the best ER care

Dr Bryant

The path from trauma to hope

An African American psychiatrist shares her perspective on stigma, racial disparities and mental health, as we recognize National Minority Mental Health Month

Dr Brathwaite

An infectious diseases doctor reports the facts about HIV and health disparities

The disease takes a disproportionate toll on the Black community. Here's what patients should know about prevention and treatment

Dr. Sabrina Assoumou

Facing twin crises: Racism and a viral pandemic

An infectious disease doctor reports what she sees on the front line, and offers guidance for patients seeking to protect themselves and others

Dr Simone Wildes

On life, death, and pain

A Black anesthesiologist reflects on her journey, her patients, and what the pandemic has revealed about race and America 

Dr Sharma Joseph

Caring for our smallest babies

A neonatologist offers insights into race, inequities and the special bonds that form in the NICU

Dr. Karen McAlmon

What can our DNA teach us? 

A geneticist-ob/gyn explores the purpose and promise of genetics – and how to overcome historic hurdles 

Dr. Dallas Reed

 

A message to mothers

An African-American obstetrician shares her expertise on healthy pregnancies, amid a trend of racial disparities in maternal health

Dr Anika Moore

Lessons from a dermatologist

An African-American clinician shares her insights into skin cancer, racial disparities, and patient advocacy

Dr Jennifer Jenkins

tags: health disparities, structural racism, maternal health, psychiatry, dermatology, emergency medicine, infectious disease

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