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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Health equity, medicine, motherhood, and everything in between — from the desk of Dr. Tamika Cross.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Balancing a clinical career with writing, speaking, and advocacy is not easy. But it is possible. Here's how I make it work.