Our country’s history of marginalization has resulted in groups (women, racial and ethnic minoritized, immigrants, economically disadvantaged, etc.) not having equal access to life-enhancing healthcare resources.
These include providers that look like them, clinics in their communities, or the availability of affordable natural medicines. Equity addresses the needs that people in the margins have and provide access to life enhancing resources such as high-quality healthcare in ways that allow them to thrive.
When communities have access to healthcare that meets their needs; both expressed and not so apparent needs, equity is placed at the core of healthcare. It is also vital that the healthcare that is provided is sustainable and can be beneficial to making that community, with its unique characteristics, thrive for generations to come.
When we place emphasis on equity in our healthcare, more people are helped thus reinforcing a stronger community.
Content provided by Dr. Michelle Cromwell .
