Young, Black, Healthcare Heroes Are Tackling Disparities During Dueling Pandemics

Edward Salsberg was quoted in this recent article addressing diversity in the health workforce by Richard Fowler in Forbes. Read the full article here. 

Health disparities are a continual problem in the United States. According to Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity at The George Washington University, people of color experience poorer outcomes and shorter life expectancy than their white counterparts. The underrepresentation of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people in many healthcare professions — including those requiring an advanced degree — contributes to these health gaps.

"COVID-19 has made health disparities more evident," said Edward Salsberg, a researcher for the Mullan Institute of Health Workforce Equity. "Having a diverse healthcare workforce is a key component to solving these disparities and ensuring quality healthcare for Black patients, especially with regards to patient communications, preventative care, and patient satisfaction."