The Digital Coup: What’s really going on?Remember the old car insurance commercial that features a group of senior citizens acting out social media activities, and one of the…Feb 18A response icon1Feb 18A response icon1
Why Do Health Inequities Persist??In the late 1980s early 1990s, comedian and actor Arsenio Hall had a late-night talk show that featured a bit called, ‘Things that make you…Jul 31, 2023Jul 31, 2023
Self Advocacy — An Approach to Equitable CareThis year has introduced new standards in health equity at the national level as well as in various states that hold medical facilities…Jul 24, 2023Jul 24, 2023
Why Not A National Patient Safety Board?Last week, the Kaiser Family Foundation Health News released an article about the National Patient Safety Board. I decided to take a moment…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
Unhoused in LA LA LandIt has been several months since I’ve had an opportunity to pen and publish my musings. Those who follow me are aware that I was knee-deep…May 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Performative DEI ………..Yesterday in the United States, we celebrated the birthday of Martin Luther King. Many of us were fortunate to have an extended weekend in…Jan 17, 2023Jan 17, 2023
Interest Convergence and the Business of Health EquityToday I am virtually attending The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine workshop on “The Role of Business in Improving…Dec 13, 2022Dec 13, 2022
Healthcare DesertsA recent article in Becker’s Healthcare Journal highlights research by the University of North Carolina listing 185 rural hospitals that…Nov 17, 2022Nov 17, 2022
Tuskegee University, Homecoming, and the Importance of a Stress-Free ZoneI had a time at Tuskegee University’s Homecoming this year!! It is always an awesome time to see classmates, friends, and alumni from all…Nov 6, 2022Nov 6, 2022
Italy, Bottled Water, & Social Determinants of HealthMy family and I had the fantastic opportunity to visit Italy this fall break. We visited Milan and Lake Como and spent a day sightseeing at…Oct 20, 2022Oct 20, 2022