Getting to the Roots of Black Hair and Health

On this episode of Talking Pediatrics, we talk about hair and health, and not in the ways you might expect. Health Equity manager and Kid Expert Adriene Thornton interviews nurse Courtney Kenefick on what hair symbolizes in black culture, why hair is so important to black culture and why knowing this history and importance can help us take better care of our patients and decrease health disparities. From examining our policies around ethnic hair, to checking our supply shelves for appropriate hair care products, little steps can go a long way in creating a more inclusive care experience for our patients.
View the transcript here:
https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-getting-roots-black-hair-health-9-9-22/