Maternal Health and Healthcare Bias
Did you know black women are 2 to 3 times more likely to undergo hysterectomy surgery for fibroid treatment than other racial groups or that black women are 2.5 times more likely to die of pregnancy and childbirth related complications? The statistics are disturbing to say the least. While daunting, many maternal health issues and the complications that can arise from them are preventable. Addressing them can lead to significantly better healthcare outcomes for black women and women of color. This episode we brought Dr. Cyn, Board Certified OBGYN, in to discuss some of those disparities, their root causes and ways we can advocate for change, challenge these biases and close the disparity gap.
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Letecia Manuel, Founder and CEOSummit Professional Consulting LLC
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Guest Contact:
Dr. Cynthia Wesley, MD, FACOG
Board Certified OBGYN
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