Use and misuse of race in medicine

In this breakout session during the Partners for Advancing Health Equity 2022 Summit, panelists highlighted some of the critical issues in how medicine is practiced and thought of with regard to racial health equity. Dr. Neighbors began by sharing about the management of chronic diseases among black Americans with an emphasis on oral health, type 2 diabetes, and major depressive disorders. Mr. Bonham presented on his research that focuses on the social implications of new genomic knowledge, particularly in communities of color. Lastly, Dr. Powe spoke on his work in uniting medicine and public health, with the goal of saving and improving quality of human lives. 

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