Recent events have once again put a spotlight on 400+ years of racism that has deeply entrenched our everyday structures, notably healthcare delivery. There is a significant need to provide a deep skillset to learners who have significant potential to change this system towards equity. Reducing racial and ethnic health disparities is core to the mission of public health. The healthcare delivery system contributes to these disparities in unique and complex ways.
In this MOOC series, we will learn about the sociological contributions and historical backdrop of why racial inequities exist in healthcare. We will also critically analyze the various causes of racial inequities in healthcare. And lastly, we will go through approaches to achieving equity in healthcare.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Dive into a detailed exploration of the factors contributing to racial disparities in healthcare with our Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare course. This specialized module is part of Coursera's Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare series, designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to tackle and eliminate health inequities based on race.
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Dive into the final module of the Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare specialization, where you'll explore strategies to achieve health equity in healthcare. This course will equip you with a deep understanding of legal, policy, and regulatory approaches used to tackle racial disparities in care delivery.
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Dive into the past to understand present-day racial disparities in healthcare. This course examines how public health has influenced medical practices and explores the social and biological perspectives on race and racism. Uncover the historical context of inequality in American healthcare systems.