U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly hosts panel on diversity in healthcare, hopes to inspire more women of color to become doctors
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on August 10, 2021
CHICAGO (WLS) -- U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-2nd District) wants to increase the diversity of healthcare providers, and says that's critical to improving the health of African American women.
The Association of American Medical Colleges reports only 3% of doctors in the U.S. are African-American women.
Megachurch House of Hope on Chicago's Far South Side hosted a discussion on women's health Tuesday, particularly the health of women of color.
"COVID put a bright light on the inequities in healthcare," Kelly said.
Kelly organized the symposium "When Black Women Touch . . .
