Black women carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and are often overlooked for their symptoms from heart disease to childbirth and everywhere in between. Too many Black women are dying from pregnancy, childbirth, mental health issues, breast cancer and so much more. Data has proven that when Black women present with the same symptoms and/or complaints as their white counterparts, they are less likely to receive the same type of care. Instead, they are spoken to disrespectfully, ignored, and often mistreated to the point of losing their life.

On Friday, January 15th at Noon, we will discuss Black women’s health with Dr. William “Bill” Gist, Program Director of the OB/GYN Department at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC); Dr. Donya Wallace, of Donya Wallace Counseling and Consulting, LLC; and Mrs. Wanda Irving from Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project.