Addressing health disparities is a key component in AAFA’s goal to reduce the harm and unequal burden of asthma on underserved groups. Our panel defines health disparities and provides some examples that exist in the U.S. Learn more at https://aafa.org/asthmadisparities
Our expert panel:
– Dr. Margee Louisias, Director of Diversity and Inclusion with the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
– Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, Board-Certified Internist and Clinician-Investigator at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
– Dr. Lakiea Wright, Associate Physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Division of Allergy and Immunology and Medical Director of U.S. Clinical Affairs, Immuno-Diagnostics Divison, Thermo Fisher Scientific
– Dr. Raolat Abdulai, Global Clinical Lead in Immunology and Inflammation at Sanofi
This video was featured as part of AAFA New England Chapter’s Virtual Speaker Series.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the panelists are not attributed to their employers. Information presented should not be used as a substitute for medical consultation and care to diagnose and treat specific symptoms and illnesses.
Michelle R. Simmons is a patient, mother and grandmother who understands firsthand the impact of health disparity in her family and in her community. Her commitment to her own health and the health of her family and community, makes her a powerful partner with Johns Hopkins Medicine to reverse the impact of health disparities. For more information http://bit.ly/2peG6mM Video Rating: / 5
As a physical therapist, Dr. Howard’s interest lies within outpatient orthopedic & sports physical therapy. Her primary passion is being a key advocate for her patients and aiding to diminish health disparities among minority groups through avenues of mindfulness and optimizing health & wellness. Dr. Kiaana Howard, DPT is a native of Nashville, TN, and works as a licensed physical therapist in the Metro-Atlanta area. As a physical therapist, her interest lies within outpatient orthopedic & sports physical therapy. Kiaana’s primary passion is being a key advocate for her patients and aiding to diminish health disparities among minority groups through avenues of mindfulness and optimizing health & wellness. Kiaana is also a member of the nationally recognized American Physical Therapy Association and the National Association of Black Physical Therapists. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Video Rating: / 5
Study after study affirms that doctors treat their patients differently, depending on the patient’s race. Minority patients get different diagnoses, different treatments, and are often subject to being stereotyped by their physicians.
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