Articles for Tag: "Black History Month"

The struggles and silver linings of two pandemics 
The struggles and silver linings of two pandemics
Cameroon-born family physician shares her experiences with the COVID pandemic and the pandemic of racism.
What I want you and my patients to know during Black History Month 
What I want you and my patients to know during Black History Month
A Black pediatrician shares his personal experiences and urges people to learn more about bias.
Finding meaning in caring for her community 
Finding meaning in caring for her community
She loves seeing patients who look like her seeking care.
Drawing inspiration from the unseen and unheard 
Drawing inspiration from the unseen and unheard
How she believes being in the background is just as important as being front and center.
Black lives mattered then and they matter now 
Black lives mattered then and they matter now
A community outreach/continuing medical education site specialist at Advocate Children’s Hospital shares her experiences working in health care and how she celebrates Black History Month.
Fighting health inequities is personal and professional for her 
Fighting health inequities is personal and professional for her
A team member shares strategies to bridge healthcare gaps.
‘Everyone deserves a fair opportunity to succeed…no matter what package they’re wrapped in.’ 
‘Everyone deserves a fair opportunity to succeed…no matter what package they’re wrapped in.’
Tiffany Gardley, who oversees volunteers and other programs at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, talks about her experiences with microaggressions, her work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and how Advocate Aurora Health is making strides.