S2.E16: BIPOC and Healthcare - Be an Accomplice, Not an Ally

Donate here: Paypal.  We have an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo about  challenges Black women in medicine face and the obstacles BIPOC face in receiving optimal healthcare. She speaks about "weathering," and how BIPOC as a group disproportionately face chronic stress, mental and physical health break down, infertility issues, autoimmune disorders, and more. BIPOC stands for Black and Indigenous People of Color. This term is specific to the historical experiences of this group and therefore the current socioeconomic and political consequences of their experiences. Listen to understand the impact of medical racism and how you can become an accomplice and not just an ally to combat these social issues.

Dr. Uwemedimo is a board-certified pediatrician for over 15 years and an academic faculty for over a decade, mentoring women physicians of color. She is also the CEO and founder of Melanin & Medicine, a premier business development & funding coaching company to help support women of color in medicine to secure capital without incurring debt or diluting equity, to build and grow their own healthcare businesses committed to social impact. Dr. Uwemedimo provides Black women with culturally-informed strategies and systems to reduce burnout, achieve personal and professional fulfillment, rediscover their purpose and finally, achieve their vision for life, without struggle or sacrifice.he has a passion for social justice, she is an advocate, a professor, and researcher committed to ensuring that all women & children have an equal right to thrive. She has also worked as a global physician across sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. She is the CEO of Strong Children Wellness, an innovative family practice that addresses both unmet health and social needs for families in New York.

You can connect to Dr. Omolara at the following channels: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram or email her at [email protected].

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