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In an earlier post, I wrote about the one question to ask your doctor that can change your healthcare experience. But what if you don't feel heard, or you're symptoms are constantly being dismissed? What if engaging with the healthcare system makes you feel like you're continually going to battle? W...
Menās Health Week is in June, and it's essential to encourage the men in our lives to take their health seriously. Despite awareness campaigns, far too many men continue to skip checkups, delay screenings, and disengage from the healthcare system altogether.
The consequences? Increased risk of ch
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When we think about what makes us healthy, we usually focus on diet, exercise, medication, and regular checkups. While all of these are important, they're only part of the story. The bigger pictureāthe one we often overlookāis shaped by what's happening outside the exam room.
Ā These seemingly invis...
What Is Culturally Competent Care?
Culturally competent care means providing care that takes into consideration an individualās cultural background, values, language, beliefs, and lived experience. Each patient brings with them a unique cultural lens that affects how they perceive illness, healing,...
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Every April, we recognize Maternal Mortality Awareness Month. It is a time to shine a light on the lives lost as a result of preventable pregnancy-related complications and the families left behind.Ā
For Black women in America, this awareness isn't just about data and headlinesāit's about our li...