Ep 6 : Racism is a Public Health Issue

May 29, 2020 00:42:01
Ep 6 : Racism is a Public Health Issue
Coloring Health Policy
Ep 6 : Racism is a Public Health Issue

May 29 2020 | 00:42:01

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Show Notes

On this episode I talk with Anna Heffron on why it is important that we have health policy geared towards combating racism. How she was able to pass policy on this through the American Medical Association- Medical Student Section.  What should the health care system do to combat the structural racism that is not only seen in society but is pervasive in medicine. Stay tuned! Don't forget to subscribe to Coloring Health Policy! 

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