The Nocturnists Moving Toward Health Equity with Uché Blackstock, MD
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May 16, 2024 
Dr. Uché Blackstock is a Harvard-trained emergency medicine physician and a passionate health equity advocate, known for her bestselling book, "Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine." She shares her family's journey in medicine while confronting systemic racism in healthcare. Topics include the historical roots of health disparities in Black communities, personal stories of resilience, and the importance of diversity in the medical workforce. Dr. Blackstock emphasizes community-centered care and the critical need to engage locally to combat health inequities.
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A Nephrologist's Legacy
- Uche Blackstock's mother, Dr. Dale Blackstock, was a nephrologist deeply committed to her community.
- She practiced in Brooklyn, serving predominantly Black patients affected by kidney disease.
Kidney Disease and Systemic Factors
- Dr. Dale Blackstock chose nephrology due to its intellectual rigor and the disproportionate impact of kidney disease on Black communities.
- This disparity stems from systemic factors influencing risk factors like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Leukemia and Environmental Factors
- Uche's mother was diagnosed with leukemia at 47 and passed away shortly after.
- They suspect environmental factors like radiation exposure, linked to redlined neighborhoods, may have contributed.
