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Black Health Connect

We launched a creator studio during Black Health Connect to hear directly from healthcare professionals about the gaps in underserved communities.

The Initiative

We know Black people face barriers to care, so we went right to the source to learn more.

NOWINCLUDED launched a creator studio during Black Health Connect 2024 to hear directly from doctors, nurses, public health professionals, and more. We listened to the health topics they’re passionate about, the limitations our communities face when seeking healthcare access, and their advice for young Black professionals entering the field. Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us! Check out a summary of what we gathered below.

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Engaging 434 Attendees Through a Brunch and Learn Series in Michigan

We pulled together our favorite things: food, health education, and community, for informative panel discussions about MG.

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Reaching 5,608 People Through a Social Media Challenge

We put participants in the shoes of people living with MG by simulating common MG symptoms to see how they’d react.

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Educating 195 People Through an Online Quiz

We put our community members’ knowledge to the test to see if they could spot MG symptoms in daily scenarios. 


By The Numbers

Here’s how you are helping us make an impact.

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What You Shared

When asked about the barriers you and the communities you work with often face when accessing healthcare, you stated the following, ranked by importance and prevalence:

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19%
Feeling Dismissed
23%
Finding the right doctor
20%
The cost of medicine
21%
Insurance Issues
17%
Appointment Issues

What We Heard

It turns out, you all have a few things in common—here’s what you were passionate about:

Healthcare access

Health equity

Mental health

Health literacy

Imposter syndrome

Trustworthiness

Black representation

Holistic wellness

Maternal and reproductive health

Financial health

Cultural medicinal practices

Chronic conditions

Your Voices Did Not Go Unheard

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