Drawn to Care: Introducing Dr. Margaret Safo
Given the enormous impact that access to quality care provides, one of Dr. Safo’s most powerful tools is her conscientious effort to treat everyone who comes to her with respect and love.
Indomitable: Introducing Juan Michael Porter II
“Living with HIV is sort of an insult because we have everything we need to eliminate this virus. If I can acquire HIV, then anyone can. And it’s best when I say that out loud.” A natural and trained speaker, Juan Michael proudly uses his potent and studied skillset to spread information and education.
Advocacy from the Bottom Up: Introducing Dr. Kasandra White
An award-winning gynecological surgeon recognized for her strides in minimally invasive procedures, Dr. White centers care and compassion as patients who trust her with their sensitive organs and with their futures.
Over One Hundred Thousand Strong: Introducing Dr. Melissa Creary
Dr. Creary, an Assistant Professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan, describes her path as ‘non-linear’, having started with a general interest in science.
Yes, I Can: Introducing Dr. Onyi Balogun
“If I had the cure for cancer, I’d paper the whole world, just tell everyone, send everyone a WhatsApp message! That, though, made me realize that people have some strong misconceptions, and they may need information.”
Hope in a Multi-Crisis Time:
Introducing Dr. Rachel Bervell
As the eldest of three children born to supportive, education-forward Ghanaian immigrants, Dr. Bervell entered Harvard University at 16.- Dr. Rachel Bervell, Black Health
Student Activism and Leadership: Introducing Dr LaShyra “Lash” Nolan
I want to create an environment of care that they may not have in other parts of their lives. Particularly for Black women, I want my clinical climate to be one where they feel like they don’t have to carry the burden of the world on their shoulders and be strong. I want my patients to enter as themselves.
Reimagining Substance Use Care with Dr. Kimberly Sue
Dr. Kim Sue has dedicated much of her career to highlighting these womens’ stories, researching American social policy for managing national drug use, and illustrating the deleterious impacts of mass incarceration.
Community Cancer Care: Dr Kemi Doll’s Transformative Vision for Improved Cancer Outcomes
During the 6th century B.C., the lawmaker Solon laid the foundations for Athenian democracy by
I learned grant writing out of necessity because it was a challenge finding funding for the research projects that impassioned me. A learn-as-you-go process, a trial-and-error process, helped me learn the terminology and relationships that I needed to continue my mission. No one was going to hand the money or the skills to me.” Just Equity for Health Interviews Dr. Kemi Doll and how she thrives within academic medicine.
Pediatric Care Like You’ve Never Seen It Before: The Brilliant Vision of Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo
Many physicians are scared because they haven’t written a grant or learned the non-traditional ways to fund their practices and receive reimbursement! My company Melanin & Medicine highlights those educational and design gaps while returning the power to women healthcare practitioners. I want more black women running healthcare spaces and doing it on their own terms.” Just Equity for Health Interviews Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo and her transition from health practitioner to health entrepreneur.