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Empowering Health Equity: A Conversation with Dr. Uché Blackstock

https://youtu.be/lV8xIEFUBSY

In this episode of the Reaching Higher podcast, Dr. Uché Blackstock discusses her journey in healthcare, inspired by her mother, and her advocacy for health equity. She highlights the importance of community engagement, the impact of historical policies like the Flexner Report, and the need for systemic changes to address health disparities. Dr. Blackstock also emphasizes the financial imperative of health equity, the role of AI in healthcare, and the significance of maternal health policies. Her work through Advancing Health Equity aims to bridge the gap between national initiatives and local community needs, ensuring that everyone has access to quality care.

Show Links

  • Dr. Blackstock’s website: https://ucheblackstock.com/
  • Articles on Time: https://time.com/author/uche-blackstock/
  • Legacy book: https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Physician-Reckons-Racism-Medicine/dp/0593491289
  • Flexner Report: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexner_Report