Why Your Doctor Should Care About Social Justice

social justice It seems we’ve all been thinking deeply about race and racism in the United States. My interest in public health stems from a desire to work towards equity and social justice. One of my favorite TEDTalks is by Mary Bassett: Why Your Doctor Should Care About Social Justice.  Dr Bassett is the Health … Read More

Social Medicine

I am so excited for this year’s Social Medicine Consortium Third Annual Conference, Sharing Strategies for Health Equity. It is going to be held in Gallup and it is not too late to get tickets for next week’s’ events. You can find out more and register here.  Folks, Camara Jones will be there! Camara Jones! … Read More

Book Report: Pathologies of Power

I read it so you don’t have to. Pathologies of Power outlines what Partners In Health means when it talks about striving to create a “preferential option for the poor in healthcare.” In its origins, the concept was connected with the the liberation theology movement of the mid-20th century. The option for the poor was first … Read More