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The Pink Room

Health equity, medicine, motherhood, and everything in between — from the desk of Dr. Tamika Cross.

Health Equity6 min read

Why Black Women Are Still Being Failed by the Healthcare System

Despite advances in medicine, Black women continue to face disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and chronic illness. Here's what needs to change — and what you can do about it.

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Medicine5 min read

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Medical School

The path to becoming a physician is long, demanding, and often isolating — especially for those who don't see themselves represented. Here are the lessons I learned the hard way.

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Advocacy8 min read

The Viral Moment That Changed Everything

In 2016, a Facebook post I wrote about being dismissed as a doctor on a Delta flight sparked a national conversation. Here's what happened next — and why it still matters.

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Motherhood4 min read

Raising Kids Who Believe Anything Is Possible

Writing 'What a Doctor Looks Like' was about more than a book — it was about giving every child a mirror that reflects their potential. Here's the story behind it.

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Wellness7 min read

5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Her Reproductive Health

As an OB-GYN, I see patients every day who weren't given the information they needed to advocate for themselves. Let's change that.

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Entrepreneurship5 min read

Building a Brand While Practicing Medicine Full-Time

Balancing a clinical career with writing, speaking, and advocacy is not easy. But it is possible. Here's how I make it work.

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