Unequal Health: Anti-Black Racism and the Threat to America’s Health
Unequal Health is a look back at the 2003 Unequal Treatment publication by the Institute of Medicine Unequal Treatment was a revolutionary report promising change Documenting evidence of pervasive racial and ethnic health inequities in the United States, it highlighted the role of healthcare institutions in addressing these disparities Yet systemic inequality in health care for people of color have remained largely unchanged over the past two decades.
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The webinar revisits the Moynihan Report and its impact on psychiatric practice, particularly in African-American communities. Dr. Regina James introduces the session, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary approaches to mental health inequities. The panelists critique…
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The tool is a community-driven guide that aims to address racism and structural inequities that contribute to racial and ethnic healthcare disparities. Download the tool here.
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Brian Smedley joins a conversation with the Urban Institute about some of the opportunities and challenges facing our leaders and our nation in achieving a health system that centers health, wellness, and equity. View the…
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By Usha Lee McFarling The article reviews the impact of a landmark report called “Unequal Treatment” that was published 20 years ago by the National Academies’ Institute of Medicine. The report revealed the pervasive and…
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by Brian D. Smedley (Editor), Alan Jenkins (Editor). The book is availalbe for purchase on Amazon here.
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by Audrey Smedley (Author), Brian D. Smedley (Author). The book is availalbe for purchase on Amazon here.
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Check out Brian’s interview on YouTube.
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View webinar with presentation from Dr. Brian Smedley.
Brian D. Smedley, Ph.D. 