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Episode 106 October 25, 2022 16 min

My City My Health: Dr. Pat Ford

Health EquityCommunity HealthMental HealthPublic Health Leadership
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About this episode


Join us at the My City My Health Des Moines Health Equity Summit to learn how you can reduce health disparities in your community.

"Don't underestimate what a big difference you can make as an individual."

Dr. Pat Ford is a doctor of physical therapy with a specialty in Orthopedics. he also runs a nonprofit called Project Onyx, which he co-founded. Project Onyx focuses on overcoming health disparities and disparities in the fitness space for black and brown youth, and young adults in the Des Moines area. In addition to her work with Project Onyx, Dr. Ford also educates physical therapists and healthcare providers about anti-racism and DEIB

In this episode, you will learn:
1. Racism and bias in healthcare 
2. The importance of culturally responsive care 
3. The impact that individuals can have in addressing large-scale problems.

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