Kym Mcnicholas On Innovation

Why People of Color May Mistrust Healthcare

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Synopsis

Amputations within the African American community occur at a staggering 3-4 times higher rate than their white counterparts, underscoring the urgent need to galvanize the community and other stakeholders to engage in candid discussions about the prevalent gaps in communication and care. In this episode, The Heart of Innovation seeks to provide a platform for diverse stakeholders to discuss some of the disparities patients feel are interfering with timely, effective, life and limb-saving care for poor circulation in their legs known as peripheral artery disease.