Too many moms and babies are dying in the US! Many of those tragedies are avoidable. We have seen this problem, talked about the problem, and yet, the problem still exists. Poor outcomes can happen because of lack of respect and not listening to what is being said by the patient, especially BIPOC patients.
Today we are speaking to Dr. Renée Canady, a relationship-driven leader and author of the recently published book, “Room at the Table: A Leader’s Guide to Advancing Health Equity and Justice.” She is recognized as a national thought leader in the areas of health inequities and disparities, cultural competence, and social justice. Dr. Canady has been highly influential in broadening the discussion of health equity and social justice while serving on numerous national boards, review panels, and advisory groups.
We wanted to talk with her after we learned what she is doing to advance change for pregnant and birthing women and families in the Detroit area. Join us to learn about her leadership in bringing about positive change for birthing families. She left us with this thought: “Don’t get tired of doing the right thing. There will be a benefit to you, to me, and to generations if we don’t throw in the towel”.
Listen and Learn:
- What it means to look through an equity lens
- How productive outrage and righteous indignation can make changes for the better
- How these types of conversations impact the life expectancy of mothers and babies
- Why we need to understand that the mom is the expert of the mom
- What servant leadership has to do with positive change
- The difference between power and empowerment
- How understanding generational birth experiences can change the current culture of a mom and family
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More about Dr. Canady
- To learn more about “Room at the Table,” click here.
