In this episode of the Just Say Something Podcast, CEO Philip Clark discusses National Minority Health Month, highlighting the critical health disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority communities across the United States. He explores how these disparities intersect with factors like disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, geographic location, and socioeconomic status.
Key Points:
- Minority populations experience higher rates of chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease
- Barriers to healthcare access include lack of insurance, transportation challenges, and fewer culturally responsive care options
- Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women despite similar incidence rates
- Hispanic adults are 70% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than non-Hispanic white adults
- American Indian and Alaska Native people face twice the risk of liver and bile duct cancers compared to white populations
Ways to Help:
- Educate yourself about health disparities in your community
- Advocate for culturally sensitive healthcare services
- Support organizations working to close these gaps
- Healthcare providers can participate in cultural competency training
- Businesses can implement diverse workplace wellness programs
Resources:
- Office of Minority Health website: minorityhealth.hhs.gov
- South Carolina Department of Health: dhec.sc.gov
- Unity Health on Main: unityhealthonmain.org (local Greenville resource providing culturally competent care)
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