Social Determinants of Health
Dr. Roger A Mitchell Jr.: Death in Custody
I wrote a book along with my co author. His name is Jay Aronson . He is a professor of human rights at Carnegie Mellon. I’m a professor of pathology at Howard University. And I’ve been studying death in custody since my first year of medical school, young man by the name of Amadou Diallo,...
Dr. Deborah Dorsett: Successfully Navigating the Healthcare System
Transcript: My name is Deborah Dorsett. I am board-certified in emergency medicine and I practice in the Detroit area. I have practiced at large faculty academic institutions such as Henry Ford, Detroit as well as Detroit Receiving, as well as in smaller communities and rural communities throughout Michigan. In my populations, it’s generally been more...
Dr. Roger A Mitchell Jr.: Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue
My name is Dr. Roger A Mitchell Jr. I’m a forensic pathologist. I’ve been practicing for nearly 20 years. I’ve been inspired because I found that there was a disparity in violence within the communities that I served. I was a forensic pathologist for the FBI got exposed to forensic medicine while I was in...
Incorporating Social Determinants of Health into Medical Education
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with urologist Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, we discuss the importance of incorporating social determinants of health into graduate medical education and continuing medical education. MD Newsline: How can we train physicians to help improve health disparities? Dr. Fenwa Milhouse: “One area that I think all physicians should be trained in...
Engaging Minority Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
The United States healthcare system is plagued with disparities that affect patient engagement based on race and ethnicity. African Americans and Latinos are less likely to have access to treatment, seek treatment, and continue their treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Initial diagnosis and treatment rates data reveal increased risk of and progression of benign prostatic...
Social Determinants of Health, HIV, and the Black Community
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview, internist/HIV specialist Dr. Pete Thomas sits down for an interview with resident physician/public health professional Dr. Janelle Hadley to discuss how social determinants of health contribute to HIV prevalence and outcomes in the Black community. Dr. Janelle Hadley: What social determinants of health contribute to HIV prevalence and outcomes in...
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