Recent Articles on Addressing Health Disparities
Countering Systems of Oppression: Reflections on Racial Responsibility in Systems Improvement Work
Countering systemic racism in our health systems is not easy. It takes intention, self-reflection, honesty and uncomfortable conversations. Here, two health professional describe their experiences and share six questions that can help spark the conversations needed for change.
Recognizing Implicit Bias Can Reduce Inequities in Children's Health
We can't avoid our own implicit bias, but we can change how we react to it. Here, Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, MPH—an internationally recognized expert in healthcare disparities—shares recommendations to help health professionals and improvement teams better identify bias and prevent it from affecting their behaviors and decisions.
Historic Trauma is Affecting Tomorrow's Children: Indigenous People, Breastfeeding and Safe Sleep
When Indigenous people were dispossessed from their land, they not only lost their homes but were separated from their way of life. And in many cases, children were forcefully taken from their families. How do we synthesize the promotion of breastfeeding and safe sleep practices within the context of this historical trauma? In this article, two Indigenous healthcare professionals offer three ideas.