Uche Blackstock
Harvard-trained emergency medicine physician, health equity advocate, and author of the New York Times bestseller "Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine."
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May 16, 2024 • 50min
Moving Toward Health Equity with Uché Blackstock, MD
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.
Jun 19, 2024 • 13min
A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine
Uche Blackstock, a Black physician and author of 'Legacy,' discusses racism in medicine. She shares insights on misdiagnoses, historical racism, and healthcare disparities. The podcast explores systemic racism's impact on healthcare outcomes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
