EP27: Health Equity: Understanding Racial Bias And Disparities In The Healthcare System With Juliette Blount

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In today apos s episode Juliette Blount unpacks the concept of race and details how racial bias shows up in treating patients at every level of the healthcare system She highlights the importance of health equity standards and restrictions on patient care and how to reduce implicit bias and health disparities in the healthcare system As a Nurse Practitioner she understands working with patients from all walks of life and advocates for education across the board Dive in today to learn how you can advocate for yourself and create change in this system Key takeaways to listen forImportance of understanding race in the healthcare systemThe value of education in preventing racial bias Risk and benefits of healthcare guidelines on patient care Health equity vs health equalityWhy equity is crucial for patient care and the health sectorActionable steps individuals and practitioners should take to eradicate racism in the healthcare systemAbout Juliette BlountJuliette G Blount The Health Equity NP is an Adult Nurse Practitioner in World where she provides Primary and Women s Healthcare to diverse patient populations She is also an experienced speaker and educator in the areas of racial health disparities and health equity Ms Blount holds a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Howard University received her Master s in Nursing and Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification from Hunter College of the City University of New York and is an Alumna of the Duke-Johnson amp Johnson Nurse Leadership Program She has 30 years of clinical experience has been recognized with awards for Customer Service Clinical Excellence and Leadership and volunteers in her community by educating the public about becoming empowered healthcare consumers Connect with Juliette Instagram HealthEquityNPTwitter HealthEquityNPFacebook Health Equity NP LLCLinkedIn Health Equity NP LLCWebsite The Health Equity NPSupport the show Want to learn more about us Visit our website at www periodtopause com or send an email to amanda periodtopause com Follow us on Instagram periodtopauseJoin our Facebook Group Period to Pause