Healthcare can feel like an obstacle course for plus-size individuals, with uncomfortable waiting room chairs and judgment-filled doctor visits. But here’s the good news: a
In a recent interview on Equity and Focus, Dr. Megan Ebor, assistant professor and founding director of the Health Equity Research Multimedia Lab, joined host
Chartay Robinson, Associate State Director of Advocacy & Outreach for AARP Northern Illinois, has spent over two decades dedicated to bridging gaps between academic institutions
Fourteen years ago, James Young faced a life-altering diagnosis: congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. His prognosis was grim, and he encountered three separate heart failure
Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell recently expressed her gratitude while accepting a distinguished honor, thanking her family, including her husband Cranston Young, her children
In a recent “Equity in Focus episode,” Kevin E. Hooks sat down with Nigel Graham, a dedicated advocate for health equity, community empowerment, and education.
In the intricate world of health care, where every choice can mean the difference between life and death, an unseen force quietly influences outcomes: unconscious
Unconscious health bias is a term that might sound complex, but it represents something many of us encounter daily without even realizing it. It refers
At the forefront of advancing public health and education, Frank Barnes III, MPH, CHES, embodies the essence of resilience and dedication. A public health practitioner
Dr. Frank Barnes Jr. is a beacon of leadership and innovation in the field of optometry. With a career spanning more than four decades, Dr.
Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral disease gaining attention due to recent outbreaks. Unlike its more well-known relative, smallpox, monkeypox presents milder symptoms
In a world where health disparities continue to challenge African American communities, Sheila Williamson emerges as a beacon of hope and transformation. Williamson, DNP, CRNA,
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois showcased their Drive Access initiative at NASCAR in Chicago recently. Stephanie Peden-Fox shared the importance of driving access to
Kidney disease stands as a major health concern in the United States, particularly affecting the Black community. Reports indicate a troubling trend where kidneys from
For the Black community, the pursuit of health and wellness is often marred by the systemic inequities embedded within the health care system. The impact
In the fast-evolving landscape of health equity, few leaders have made as significant an impact as Dr. Jean Accius. As the President and CEO of
A recent study spearheaded by researchers at New York University has revealed a concerning link between discrimination and accelerated biological aging. This groundbreaking research, published
Dr. Yolanda Lawson is the 124th president of the National Medical Association, the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing Black physicians and health professionals in the U.S.
Dr. Myah Griffin, MD, FACOG is from Columbia, South Carolina, where she received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina. She then attended
Dewi Brown-DeVeaux, DNP, BS, RN-ONC is the senior director of nursing, patient engagement and experience at a major academic denter in New York and the
