New Black health team at London’s largest hospital looks to improve care for patients – CBC

The Black health team was formed last year to address challenges the Black community faces

Jan 19, 2024

The London Health Sciences Centre has formed a Black health team after hearing from patients, staff and students about discrimination in a system that hasn’t always put their specific needs first.

The hospital network created the new team in May to address challenges and improve training.

“The Black health team is really about building capacity,” said Cathy Wood, senior director of Black Health. “It’s about education and training, it’s about building awareness for Black health equity, it’s really about showing Londoners our commitment to health equity for Black individuals.”

She explains that Black people may be reluctant to seek care in a healthcare system that doesn’t always affirm their concerns or makes them feel like they belong.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/black-health-team-lhsc-1.7088233