A Mother’s Legacy Inspires A Passion for Equity in Healthcare: Dr. Uche Blackstock, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity

On this episode of Raise the Line, host Lindsey Smith leads a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Uche Blackstock, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and bestselling author of Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. The book weaves her mother’s trailblazing story in medicine with her own, and argues for systemic change in a healthcare system riddled with racially-biased practices and policies that impact patient outcomes. Tune in to learn about her formula for building a healthcare system where everyone can thrive, and the work required of health institutions to build trust in effected communities.