IFM | Access for All: Dr. Jerry Abraham on Health Equity in Action
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Show Notes
A nationally recognized leader in advancing health equity, Dr. Jerry Abraham discusses the central role of family physicians in ensuring all patients have access to high quality health care. Dr. Abraham shares his experiences and insights, including lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizing tools available for family physicians to address social determinants of health. The episode highlights resources such as the AAFP's Everyone Project and Neighborhood Navigator, and offers actionable steps for advancing health equity in family practice. Dr. Abraham serves as the director of Public Health, Integration and Street Medicine at Kedren Community Health Center.
Topics
00:20 Meet Dr. Jerry Abraham: A Leader in Health Equity
01:14 Choosing Family Medicine: Dr. Abraham's Journey
03:17 The Importance of Health Equity
04:50 COVID-19 and Health Equity
07:31 Challenges and Opportunities in Health Equity
11:40 Resources for Advancing Health Equity
16:24 Promoting Health Equity in Practice
20:10 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
23:02 Conclusion and Additional Resources
Resources
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