Patients have lower rates of mortality and hospital re-admissions when treated by black female physicians. In today’s society, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of life cannot be overstated. When it comes to healthcare, having a diverse pool of healthcare providers is vital to ensuring that all patients receive the best possible care. One group of healthcare … [Read more...] about Five benefits to being treated by black female doctors
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Honoring Black History Week 3: The History of Black Doctors
Though Black Americans make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, they represent only 5 percent of physicians. Despite this imbalance, Milwaukee is lucky to have a rich history of Black doctors who have been vital to our community. They have fought to eliminate health disparities in the medical community and even have fought for our civil rights. This week for Black History … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History Week 3: The History of Black Doctors
The Brief History of Black Doctors
History is recorded by those who have been in power; because of this, it should not be surprising that few data exist on the engagement of significant minorities in the medical field. According to Dr. Donald Wilson, writing in Lucas Patersthe Journal of the National Medical Association, the first African physician in the colonies was probably a Dutch-educated man named Lucas … [Read more...] about The Brief History of Black Doctors