Impactful Figures
The New York Times wrote of this woman who had died in 1951, 'Though she was forgotten at the time, part of her remained alive
Who is “Henrietta Lacks”
What are some examples of economic stability that can determine health outcomes
The belief, behavior, or systemic practice that treats people worse, unfairly, or unequally because of their race or ethnicity
What is “Racism”
What percentage of women who have seen a healthcare provider in the past two years report having at least one of several negative experiences?
What is “One in three women, 34%”
They are a psychiatrist and the first Black woman president of the American Medical Association (AMA), vocal about COVID-19 disparities and mental health inequalities in communities of color.
Dr. Patrice Harris
What are some examples of ”Neighborhood and Physical Environment” that have an impact on health outcomes?
What is, “Housing, Transportation, Safety, Parks, Playgrounds, Walkability, Zip code/geography”
The hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls
What is ”Misogyny”
What percentage of women said a health provider has ignored a direct request they made or question they asked?
What is “One in five women, 20%”
She is a prominent activist for reproductive freedom, she founded the American Birth Control League, later known as Planned Parenthood
Who is ”Margaret Sanger”
What are some examples of "Education" that have an impact on health outcomes?
What is "Literacy, Language, Early childhood education, Vocational Training, Higher Education"
The medical specialty focused on the health of the female reproductive system, such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, etc.
This demographic group in the U.S. is 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
What is “Black women”
(WOCHEC): A membership-based organization providing advocacy, training, and research to improve health outcomes.
What is “Women of Color Health Equity Collective”
What are some examples of "Food" that have an impact on health outcomes?
what is “Hunger, Access to healthy options”
When healthcare professionals dismiss, minimize, or invalidate a patient’s symptoms, causing them to doubt their own reality and experiences.
What is “Medical Gaslighting”
According to the CDC, this nation has the most extreme, persistent disparities in maternal deaths, with Black women over three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
What is ”The United States”
(BMMA): Leads advocacy for black maternal health, raising awareness during Black Maternal Health Week about reproductive injustice and providing support for expectant mothers.
What is “Black Mamas Matter Alliance”
What are some examples of "Health Care System" that has an impact on health outcomes?
What is “Health coverage, Provider availability, Provider linguistic and cultural competency, Quality of care”
Unconscious attitudes that influence providers' perceptions, leading to lower quality care for patients of color.
According to research, this demographic group is 1.6 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women with less than a high school diploma, showing education is not a shield against the racial mortality gap.
What are ”college-educated Black women?”