Anti-Asian racism during pandemic soars among Chinese Asian sub-groups, including Vietnamese, Japanese, and Korean Americans.
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A passion for saving lives, being a voice for health equity
Through his words, Italo Brown’s accomplishments and his actions as an advocate for equity in health care, he has embraced the challenge of rising to the name and its expectations.
Finding redemption through criminal justice reform
After prison, Shaka Senghor dedicated himself to being a voice for the incarcerated and leading young Black men away from lives of crime.
Experts: It’s time to eliminate race-based medicine in patient care
Using racial classifications to guide care could result in poorer health outcomes for non-white patients, medical professionals say.
Countering decades of racism in medicine
In addressing decades of structural racism in health care, Stanford Medicine researchers are devising new strategies to reach racial equity.
Stanford Medicine magazine reports on racial inequity in medicine
The new issue of Stanford Medicine magazine examines racial inequity and inequality in medicine, and explores initiatives to close care gaps.
After George Floyd’s death, a Black neurosurgeon discusses racism, despair and hope
For Black neurosurgeon Samuel Cheshier, George Floyd's killing confirmed that his country is racist; but the aftermath brought hope that change is possible.
COVID-19 as a ‘wake-up call’ for creating more equitable health care
Recover, Restore and Re-open, Stanford Medicine's framework for navigating the pandemic, addresses health disparities among racial groups.
Biracial Stanford physician: We must look beyond race in medicine
Megan Mahoney, Stanford Health Care's chief of staff, discusses racism and bias in the nation's health care system and how it can be overcome.
From the heart: Stanford cardiology chief reflects on his experience as a Black physician
Eldrin Lewis, Stanford's chief of cardiovascular medicine, opens up about racism and his hopes for future generations of Black physicians and patients.
Nonviolent de-escalation strategies in emergency medicine
A Stanford physician discusses how he's learned to safely manage intense situations with patients in emergency departments.
Remembering Rep. John Lewis: A Civil Rights icon’s words to Stanford students
Rep. John Lewis, who died July 17, 2020, was interviewed in April 2019 for a Stanford Medicine course on leadership and finding moral identity.
Black medical workers write, reflect on racism
On the radio show "Forum," Black medical workers spoke about the new awareness of racism, and how writing helps them process their emotions.