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In this episode we discuss how structural racism like underfunded research, inadequate care, and misconceptions about sickle cell disease have hindered treatment advancements. We cover a story of how the fragmented healthcare system can cause more harm for SCD patients.  And we highlight Sick Cells, an advocacy organization elevating the voices of the sickle cell community to influence positive change. Visit the Sick Cells website to learn about their advocacy efforts, join their ambassador program, share your story, and to donate so they can better serve the sickle cell community. Follow them on Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Resources Black People and Sickle Cell Anemia: Your Questions Answered – Healthline Sicklepedia: Sickle Cell Disorders – Sickle Cell 101 These Sisters With Sickle Cell Had Devastating, and Preventable, Strokes – The New York Times The Face of Sickle Cell: Kyra and Kami Crawford – Black Video News -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on September 15th, 2023 on Distrust & Disparities. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

From enduring the consequences of forced displacement and cultural disruption to grappling with inadequate resources and discriminatory policies, Native American communities have faced multifaceted challenges that have deeply impacted their ability to receive equitable and effective healthcare. Join us in this enlightening episode as we engage with Dr. Emily Haozous, a distinguished Research Scientist at the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation. Through the lens of her research, Haozous delves into the historical and systemic conditions that have limited healthcare access for these communities, uncovering deeply rooted challenges and disparities. Her pioneering contributions shed light on these critical issues, striving to bridge gaps in understanding and advocating for impactful change within these healthcare systems. References Haozous EA, Trott Jaramillo E, Willging CE. Getting to know: American Indian elder health seeking in an under-funded healthcare system. Qualitative Research in Health. December 2021. Haozous EA, Lee J, Soto C. Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Data Sovereignty: Ethical Issues. American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research. 2021. Jaramillo ET, Haozous EA, Willging CE. The Community as the Unit of Healing: Conceptualizing Social Determinants of Health and Well-Being for Older American Indian Adults. Gerontologist. May 2022. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on September 6, 2023 on Aging Fast & Slow. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

Dr. Bonnie Swenor of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing talks about her personal experience with a disability and how that propelled her into a career in disability equity research and advocacy. Dr. Swenor is Director of the Disability Health Research Center at Johns Hopkins. She was recently invited to the White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence to discuss the barriers people with disabilities face to being included and benefiting from STEM. Podcast References and Resources: Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence Podcast Transcript -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on January 12, 2023 on On The Pulse. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

Structural racism is more than private prejudices held by individuals. It is embedded in institutional policies and practices that unfairly minoritize and disadvantage certain groups while advantaging others. Addressing structural racism then requires not only changing individual attitudes, but also identifying and changing those policies and institutions that foster a racial hierarchy. We are joined by trailblazer Dr. Zinzi Bailey, a social epidemiologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Drawing upon her extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative methods of assessing social determinants of health inequities, Dr. Bailey discusses how she uses this information to dismantle structural racism. References Adkins-Jackson PB, Chantarat T, Bailey ZD, and Ponce NA. Measuring Structural Racism: A Guide for Epidemiologists and Other Health Researchers. American Journal of Epidemiology. September 2021 Bailey ZD, Feldman JM, Bassett MT. How Structural Racism Works — Racist Policies as a Root Cause of U.S. Racial Health Inequities. The New England Journal of Medicine. February 2021 Bailey ZD, Krieger N, Agénor M, Graves J, Linos N, Bassett MT. Structural racism and health inequities in the USA: evidence and interventions. The Lancet. April 2017 -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on May 3, 2023 on Aging Fast & Slow. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

Ben has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Kirk Scirto, author of the modestly titled “Doing Global Health Work” published by Hesperian on his lessons learned from a career of over 20 years sharing medical skills in service of local health services in 11 countries across 4 continents. Its a cracking read - and essential for those interested in meaningful careers in global health, checking our northern privilege to serve communities who have as much to teach us as well as benefiting from the skills and tools we may have to offer.  You can find “Doing Global Health Work” from all good book shops, and directly from Hesperian at  https://store.hesperian.org/prod/Doing_Global_Health_Work.html https://hesperian.org https://global-listening.org https://www.ashotinthearmpodcast.com #globalhealth #suitcasemedicine #evidencebased #rightsbased #healthjustice #empowerment #globallistening -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on September 5, 2023 on A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley. Listen, follow and subscribe at here.

From enduring the consequences of forced displacement and cultural disruption to grappling with inadequate resources and discriminatory policies, Native American communities have faced multifaceted challenges that have deeply impacted their ability to receive equitable and effective healthcare. Join us in this enlightening episode as we engage with Dr. Emily Haozous, a distinguished Research Scientist at the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation. Through the lens of her research, Haozous delves into the historical and systemic conditions that have limited healthcare access for these communities, uncovering deeply rooted challenges and disparities. Her pioneering contributions shed light on these critical issues, striving to bridge gaps in understanding and advocating for impactful change within these healthcare systems. References Haozous EA, Trott Jaramillo E, Willging CE. Getting to know: American Indian elder health seeking in an under-funded healthcare system. Qualitative Research in Health. December 2021. Haozous EA, Lee J, Soto C. Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Data Sovereignty: Ethical Issues. American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research. 2021. Jaramillo ET, Haozous EA, Willging CE. The Community as the Unit of Healing: Conceptualizing Social Determinants of Health and Well-Being for Older American Indian Adults. Gerontologist. May 2022. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on September 6, 2023 on Aging Fast & Slow. Listen, follow and subscribe here.

Structural racism has attracted increasing interest as an explanation for racial disparities in health. But structural racism has often been measured using single-indicator proxies such as housing discrimination. This approach leaves important aspects of structural racism unaccounted for. We kick off season 3 with social epidemiologist and associate professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dr. Lori Dean. Dean is leading the way in exploring new definitions and methods to measure structural racism. Dean discusses her groundbreaking research delving into the influence of individual- and neighborhood-level social and economic factors on health disparities and outcomes for those managing chronic illnesses. Reference Dean, LT, Thorpe RJ. What Structural Racism Is (or Is Not) and How to Measure It: Clarity for Public Health and Medical Researchers. American Journal of Epidemiology. August 2022  -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on August 2, 2023 on Aging Fast & Slow. Listen, follow and subscribe at here.

In this episode we interview Dr. Jerome Lisk, an African American dual board certified neurologist with a subspecialty in movement disorders. Dr. Lisk educates us about common misconceptions in neurology, discusses systemic issues related to accessibility, and new medical tests being developed to diagnose patients earlier. Dr. Lisk is a practicing neurologist and adjunct clinical assistant professor in Texas and is currently pursuing a combination MS/MBA degree. You can follow Dr. Lisk on LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. -| The Health Equity Podcast Channel is made possible with support from Bayer G4A. Learn more about how Bayer G4A is advancing equity, access and sustainability at G4a.health -| This episode originally aired on August 4, 2023 on Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities. Listen, follow and subscribe here.