Understanding Racial and Ethnic Disparities Within Healthcare

Stephen B. Thomas, PhD Join this insightful conversation as Alicia, Edith and Lizette sit down to chat with Dr. Stephen B. Thomas, one of the nation’s leading scholars in the effort to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities. Dr. Thomas is a Professor of Health Policy & Management and Director of the Maryland Center for Health Equity at the University of Maryland School of Public Health.  On this episode, Dr. Thomas explains structural determinants of health and defines ‘health disparity’ and ‘health equity’ as it relates to ethnicity and race in America. Dr. Thomas emphasizes that only together can we create lasting change and better outcomes for all people. He explains how his students and colleagues continue to think outside the box when creating ways to bring education and awareness to those within marginalized groups. Dr. Thomas shares the results of various research studies, current trends and future plans and projects that help to address racial and ethnic disparities within healthcare. Download Transcript CLICK HERE to participate in our episode survey. Mentioned on this episode: Race, Ethnicity, Culture, and Disparities in Health CareThe Gaps Between White and Black America, in ChartsA Cluster-Randomized Trial of Blood-Pressure Reduction in Black BarbershopsMyeloma linkTuskegee Syphilis Experiment Additional LLS support resources: Information SpecialistsFree telephone/web patient programsFree bookletsFinancial supportOnline chatsCaregiver supportLLS CommunitySupport groupsPatti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program The post Understanding Racial and Ethnic Disparities Within Healthcare first appeared on The Bloodline with Blood Cancer United Podcast.