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We are two Black women discussing health disparities that disproportionately affect the Black community. We examine current and historical cases of medical injustices within the American healthcare system. And we amplify organizations and individuals working with marginalized communities to improve health outcomes.
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The Health Disparities Podcast

Movement is Life, Inc

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The Health Disparities Podcast is the world’s leading health equity discussion forum and is a program of Movement is Life. This podcast features thought leaders in the world of equitable health, and highlights health disparities, social determinants of health and community-led solutions.
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Dismantling Disparities in Health Care

Disparities Solutions Center

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A new podcast with unfiltered, honest conversations about structural racism in health care and what we can do about it. We bring you interviews with experts in health care who speak candidly about the historical basis of racism in health, current events, and strategies for dismantling disparities. Created by the Disparities Solutions Center (DSC) at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. https://mghdisparitiessolutions.org/ Hosted by Aswita Tan-McGrory Produced by Karey Kenst The DSC is l ...
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Dr. Don Stader, MD, and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD, discuss the economic, racial, geographic, and social factors that often limit our patient’s abilities to achieve their greatest health. In this mini-series, they explore the policy and practice solutions that promote equity and advance the health and healthcare of our patients and communities. Through informational episodes and expert interviews, this series hopes to help craft a more equitable, just, and healthy nation.
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It’s important for health care workers to provide quality health care. But when it comes to addressing health disparities, clinical care can only go so far, says Dr. Diana E. Ramos, an OB/GYN who now serves as California’s first Latina surgeon general. “It would be wonderful if that 10-minute appointment that a patient just saw me for made the bigg…
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Content Warning: We briefly discuss suicide in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode Jasmyn discusses finding inspiration and motivation from books written by and for Black women. And we highlight The Free Black Women’s Library, a community library that centers Black women and Black non-binary writers through a variety of fr…
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Many envision influencers as social media stars with vast followings. But being an influencer is so much more than that. In today’s episode, we redefine the term across various sectors, from health to social justice, and delve into how you can activate your network by using your influence. One thing influencers do is share information throughout th…
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Content Warning: We discuss pregnancy complications, miscarriages, stillbirths, and abortions in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we cover the heartbreaking story of Brittany Watts. A Black woman from Ohio who was prosecuted after experiencing a pregnancy loss. And we highlight In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s R…
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Nonprofit organizations rely on funding to execute their mission, but steady funding is not always easy to come by. So, what can leaders of nonprofits do to attract attention — and resources — from foundations and corporations with money to give? Many funders want to understand an organization’s impact — and quantifying and conveying that impact ca…
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Content Warning: We discuss suicide, mental health, and other triggering topics in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we shed light on the detrimental effects oppressive work environments can have on Black women. We discuss the death of Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, a Black woman who dealt with harassment and bul…
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In a nation where healthy choices often take a back seat, Dr. Marc Watkins, chief medical officer at Kroger Health, advocates a transformative shift: viewing food as medicine. Watkins is spearheading a mission to eradicate food insecurities, paving the way for a healthier America. “If we’re going to change the way America eats, we have to lead arou…
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In this episode we discuss the Black Panthers, their health initiatives, and community programs to address the disparities in the Black community. And we highlight acclaimed scholar and writer Dr. Alondra Nelson and her book Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination*. If you would like to suggest a topic, g…
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When it comes to self-care, many people think of taking a break due to exhaustion or burnout. But the acts of self-care that make a real difference go beyond self-soothing, says Ariel Belgrave, an award-winning health and fitness expert, wellness consultant, and the founder of Gym Hooky. Belgrave challenges people to consider self-care as an invest…
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In this rerun episode we discuss environmental racism and Black families. We cover Gordon Plaza, a New Orleans housing development specifically built for Black first time home buyers. The residents were not told that their dream homes were built on top of a landfill saturated with toxins harmful to their health. And we highlight the Residents of Go…
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Many people who go into medicine come from well-off families and don’t know what it’s like to live in poverty. So when they graduate and become physicians, they can struggle to understand why their therapeutic interventions aren’t improving the lives of their patients. This, according to Dr. Pedro José Greer Jr., is because med schools have not don…
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In this rerun episode we cover the tragic story of Antavia Gotitall Lee-Worsham, a young diabetic woman forced to ration her insulin due to absurdly high costs. And we highlight T1Diabetes Journey, the organization created by Antroinette Worsham, who is fighting to change laws and prevent more deaths. Follow T1 Diabetes Journey on Instagram, Facebo…
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Movement is important for a person’s health and well-being. The good news is: many activities that promote movement come with enormous benefits that extend beyond physical health. Today’s discussion features the founders of two organizations that aim to promote physical activity — and build community while doing it. Walk with a Doc began in 2005 af…
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Dr. David Ansell’s book “The Death Gap: How Inequality Kills” was first published in 2017. In a foreword for the book updated in 2020, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wrote that “Three years before the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. David Ansell published The Death Gap, brilliantly synthesizing what he experienced in decades of practicing medicine in two utterl…
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In this episode we highlight some listener reviews, discuss making it to the end of this year, and the importance of rest, hydration, check ups, and therapy. If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTub…
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Can equitable real estate development organization Parity help solve Baltimore's empty housing problem and build Black wealth? Founder Bree Jones and her backers are making it happen. According to a profile in Baltimore Magazine, Bree Jones counts herself among a generation of young Black Americans who are being spurred to activism by high-profile …
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In this rerun episode we discuss Dr. Susan Moore’s tragic battle with COVID-19. She was a Black doctor who took to social media to expose a hospital's racially biased treatment she received as a patient. And we highlight Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an immunologist who was one of the scientists who helped develop the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. Follow …
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In this episode we discuss the origins of pulse oximeters, medical devices that measure oxygen levels, and the unacceptable inaccuracies of readings for people with darker complexions. And we highlight Black researchers in engineering and physics utilizing innovative technology to create equitable pulse oximetry devices. If you would like to sugges…
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Our guests are health equity practitioners Christin Zollicoffer and Dr. Bonnie Simpson Mason, who discuss programs and initiatives that are making headway in dismantling structural racism with episode host Claudia Zamora. Together they explore a number of different examples and critical success factors that contribute to success, and mention some c…
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For the third installment of our mini-series exploring systemic bias and racism in healthcare, our panel of experts discuss various examples which illustrate how systemic racism is embedded in systems of healthcare and social determinants of health. These include measurements such as eGFR, BMI, and metabolic panels, scoring for post-operative risk;…
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In this episode we interview Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, a Black female physician with nearly 20 years in pediatrics, the co-founder of Strong Children Wellness an integrated health practice network for marginalized children and families in New York City and the founder of Melanin & Medicine, a health equity consultancy helping Black, Indigenous, and Pe…
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In this episode we cover the story of Sybil Garbow, a Black nurse with over 40 years of experience who was convicted of assault because of a racist coworker and a criminal justice system that hardly ever views Black women as victims. And we highlight two Black nursing leaders amplifying Sybil’s story and advocating for justice. Irnise Williams irni…
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For the second episode in our mini-series exploring systemic racism in healthcare, our panel explores different definitions of bias, stereotyping, systemic racism, and structural racism, and how these behaviors intersect with social determinants of health. Perspectives from both patient and professional viewpoints are addressed. The panel also disc…
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This is the first of a 4 episode mini-series of The Health Disparities Podcast exploring bias & systemic racism in medicine. The series aims to bring to the surface discussions, definitions, & perspectives about the problem of bias, examples of bias, structural & systemic racism, & examples of programs and policies that are tackling bias & racism. …
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In this episode we interview Jasmine Samuel, a Black nurse, healthcare administrator, triple-negative breast cancer survivor, and founder of The Patient Nurse Foundation, an organization that provides essential care management support and patient navigation services to Mississippians, a state with some of the worst health outcomes in the U.S. Conta…
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The Movement is Life Annual Summit is fast approaching, and thanks to philanthropic support from the Zimmer Biomet Foundation, there is no cost to register. Over two days (Nov 30 - Dec 01) a mix of plenary sessions and workshops will feature a stellar lineup of health equity thought leaders at the Renaissance Hotel Downtown, Washington, DC. Online …
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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 t…
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Very few physicians can name Dr. LaSalle Leffall and Dr. Clive Callender as pivotal mentors in their career, and also cite their experiences growing up with sickle cell as another important teacher. In a wide ranging discussion with fellow surgeon and Howard University alum Dr. Randall Morgan, Dr. Frederick explores some of the most important aspec…
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Content Warning: We discuss sexual assault, kidnapping, murder, and other triggering topics in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we discuss the disproportionate media coverage and law enforcement resources given to missing Black women and girls. We cover the harrowing story of a Black woman who escaped a white supremacis…
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In this episode we continue our interview with Dr. Jerome Lisk, an African American dual board certified neurologist with a subspecialty in movement disorders. Dr. Lisk discusses racial bias affecting African American physicians and the difficulty of trying to get medical journals to publish articles addressing it. Dr. Lisk is a practicing neurolog…
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Michaele Turnage Young, Senior Counsel at Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF), joins orthopedic surgeon Tamara Huff, MD, MBA, to discuss the recent SCOTUS ruling on the Fourteenth Amendment which has impacted affirmative action. According to the Legal Defense Fund, "the Supreme Court has bowed to pressure from anti-civil rights activists, find…
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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 …
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When the supreme court struck down race-conscious admissions this year, they ended policies of affirmative action that have helped to diversify college campuses since 1978. The ruling is considered detrimental to efforts to cultivate a representative healthcare workforce. At this year’s annual National Medical Association scientific assembly in New…
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Hosts Dr. Don Stader, MD, and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD, sit down with Michael Meit, the co-director of Center for Rural Health Research and a research associate professor in the Department of Health Services Management and Policy to discuss his work in rural health research. Mike talks about how your zipcode should not determine your health outco…
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In this episode we continue our interview with Britney Daniels, a Black queer travel nurse, social advocate, and author. Britney demonstrates the importance of speaking up, and advocating for yourself and your patients in her book, Journal of a Black Queer Nurse. Visit Britney’s website to learn more about their work, upcoming events, and to purcha…
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From COVID to Katrina to soaring temperatures, when disasters strike it is our most vulnerable communities that are on the emergency frontline, and it’s our underserved populations who experience the most disproportionate impact – and widening health disparities. The mission of Healthcare Ready is to help build resilient community health infrastruc…
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In this episode we interview Britney Daniels, a Black queer travel nurse, social advocate, and author. Britney’s book, Journal of a Black Queer Nurse, utilizes personal experiences to highlight the racist, homophobic, and inequitable environments that thrive in many healthcare systems in the U.S. Visit Britney’s website to learn more about her work…
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Research findings from Mayo Clinic & published in the Journal of the American Heart Association at the end of 2022 found that “participating in religious activities, from church services to private prayer, as well as holding deep spiritual beliefs, are linked to better cardiovascular health among Black Americans.” According to Dr Brewer of the Mayo…
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In a recent white paper, “Normalize DEI in Your Organization,” professors at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business discuss common barriers to real progress in DEI, and offer evidence-based steps that can help transform DEI efforts from siloed side-projects to core systems embraced throughout an organization’s culture and practices. F…
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In this episode we examine the disenfranchisement of Black farmers that has robbed our communities of generational wealth, access to equitable resources and education, and significantly contributed to Black health disparities. And we highlight the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund, an organization that has saved millions of d…
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Value-based care has emerged as an alternative and potential replacement for traditional fee-for-service reimbursement, centering quality and outcomes rather than quantity. That is the theory. In practice, value-based care has been shown to exacerbate some disparities in the healthcare system by making it harder for those patients with complex cond…
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In this episode we interview the co-founders and chief clinical officer of HealthyMD. HealthyMD is a Black owned sexual telehealth startup working to address the stigma around STIs and provides innovative solutions to get the most vulnerable communities tested and treated. Visit the HealthyMD website to access free at home STI testing kits, confide…
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One of the recurring themes linked to healthcare in the United States is that where the need is greatest, there you are likely to find the fewest resources needed for resilience to challenges. This is particularly true during a disaster, be it pandemic, hurricane or economic downturn. A year into the COVID pandemic, the St. Bernard safety-net hospi…
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Content Warning: We discuss suicide, suicidal ideations, depression, and other triggering mental health illnesses in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we discuss two cases of suicide within our community and how depression goes underdiagnosed and undertreated in Black women. And we provide resources for seeking treatment…
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“Where you live shouldn’t determine if you live not how well you live.” Hosts Dr. Don Stader, MD, and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD, sit down to discuss how aspects unique to rural areas contribute to health disparities compared to urban areas. From a more restricted access to speciality care and demographic trends to environmental conditions and legi…
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Dr. April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, is president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP). She has 30 years of experience in health care and 18 years as an acute care nurse practitioner (NP). Dr. Kapu has committed her career to advancing NP-delivered care and increasing access to NP care across all settings. Cu…
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In this episode we discuss the tragic death of Earl Moore Jr., a Black man who was treated inhumanely by emergency medical technicians during a mental health crisis. And we highlight BlackLine, a crisis counseling hotline created for those most impacted by systemic oppression. Visit the BlackLine website to learn how their hotline helps people thro…
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Carol Redmond Naughton, JD, shares with us some aspects of the proven Purpose Built Communities model, working with local leaders to help them plan, implement, and sustain holistic neighborhood revitalization initiatives that create healthy neighborhoods which include broad, deep, and permanent pathways to prosperity for low-income families. During…
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In this episode we examine the Flint Michigan Water Crisis, an environmental injustice that has had devastating health effects for the community. And we highlight Flint Rising, a coalition fighting for water, environmental, and climate justice and working to create a safe future for Flint residents. Visit the Flint Rising website to learn more abou…
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Dr. Tamara Huff, MD, MBA sits down with Dr. Alisahah Jackson for a discussion about enhancing the health of every community, and they explore the challenges of building healthier communities against a backdrop of declining health infrastructure, particularly in rural communities. They also discuss the reality of the elephant in the room, that racis…
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