Black Blood Heals
The Black Blood Heals Podcast explores the stories of heroic Black donors who have saved lives and Black patients in need of life-saving stem cell and bone marrow transplants. Hear from Black doctors about disparities in healthcare affecting the Black community and learn how you can take action to save a life and change outcomes for patients battling blood cancer, sickle cell disease and other life-threatening diseases.
Black Blood Heals
Unpacking Health Equity in Transplant Access
Welcome to another engaging episode of Black Blood Heals. Today, our host, Tamara Weston, is joined by Karla Dawson, the program manager on the health equity team at NMDP. They delve into the crucial topic of access to transplants and the services NMDP offers for searching patients and patients who have received transplants.
Karla provides insight into how NMDP is working to ensure equitable access to transplants and resources for all patients, particularly focusing on the needs of the sickle cell community. The discussion touches on the challenges faced in achieving health equity, the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare disparities, and the importance of raising awareness about transplant options.
Tune in to gain valuable insights into NMDP's efforts to bridge the health equity gap and support patients in their journey to receive life-saving transplants.
Join us in discovering the vital role of NMDP and its dedication to addressing the disparities in healthcare and working toward a future where every patient has equitable access to life-saving treatments.
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- Join the Donor Registry: https://bit.ly/3UGiU1S
- Visit NMDP for resources: https://bit.ly/48moDxd
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