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Empowering voices: Shelby County healthcare professionals share challenges and triumphs during Black History Month


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Published in Health and Fitness on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 7:23 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • At a panel discussion for Black History Month, Shelby County medical professionals addressed the challenges of racial representation in healthcare.

The article from MSN, published during Black History Month, highlights the experiences of healthcare professionals in Shelby County, Tennessee, focusing on their challenges and triumphs. It features insights from Dr. Keith Norman, a family physician, who discusses the historical and ongoing disparities in healthcare access for African Americans, emphasizing the importance of representation in medicine. Dr. Norman shares his journey into medicine, inspired by a lack of Black doctors in his community, and his efforts to mentor and encourage more African American students to pursue healthcare careers. The piece also touches on the broader community impact, with healthcare workers like nurse practitioner LaTasha Perkins discussing the significance of cultural competence in patient care, and how their roles help in building trust within the Black community. The narrative underscores the resilience and dedication of these professionals in overcoming systemic barriers to provide quality care and inspire future generations.

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