Health & Veritas Dr. Cecelia Calhoun: Taking on Systemic Inequities
May 12, 2022
Dr. Cecelia Calhoun is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in adolescent and young adult sickle cell disease. In this discussion, she shares her inspiring journey from Detroit to becoming a leader in health equity. Cecelia highlights her commitment to sickle cell care and the critical role of mentorship. She dives into the challenges of transitioning from pediatric to adult care, emphasizing cultural concordance and holistic approaches. Her insights offer a model for improving health outcomes and addressing systemic inequities in healthcare.
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Variants, Immunity, And Changing Risk
- Harlan Krumholz notes Omicron-era variants show higher transmission but lower pathogenicity, shifting population risk closer to seasonal flu levels.
- Population immunity, vaccination, and treatments shape the observed infection fatality rate as much as viral changes.
Test And Treat Early For COVID
- For high-risk patients, test early and treat early to maximize benefits of available COVID therapeutics.
- Prioritize full vaccination and timely antiviral access to reduce severe outcomes.
From Detroit To Medicine
- Cecelia Calhoun describes growing up on Detroit's east side and attending a wealthy suburban boarding high school that exposed her to vast privilege differences.
- That experience sparked curiosity, mentors, and a commitment to serve her community through medicine and research.