On this episode I talk with Anna Heffron on why it is important that we have health policy geared towards combating racism. How she was able to pass policy on this through the American Medical Association- Medical Student Section.  What should the health care system do to combat the structural racism that is not only seen in society but is pervasive in medicine. Stay tuned! Don't forget to subscribe to Coloring Health Policy! 
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Coloring Health Policy

Faith Crittenden

Ep 6 : Racism is a Public Health Issue

MAY 29, 202042 MIN
Coloring Health Policy

Ep 6 : Racism is a Public Health Issue

MAY 29, 202042 MIN

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On this episode I talk with Anna Heffron on why it is important that we have health policy geared towards combating racism. How she was able to pass policy on this through the American Medical Association- Medical Student Section.  What should the health care system do to combat the structural racism that is not only seen in society but is pervasive in medicine. Stay tuned! Don't forget to subscribe to Coloring Health Policy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coloringhealthpolicy/message