Health Equity for Women of Color in Obesity Care - Fresh Perspectives

On this episode of Fresh Perspectives, Michelle Green Rhodes, MHS, RN, CMCN, discusses health equity for women of color with obesity. She tells us the importance of understanding how race and gender intersect to affect the risk of obesity and how we, as OAC advocates, can ensure people of color receive the care they need and deserve. Michelle is the Founder and CEO of The Color of Wellness Media, which aims to improve health equity for diverse families.
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The Obesity Action Coalition is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating and empowering individuals affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. We work to raise awareness of and eliminate weight bias and discrimination in healthcare, education, media and the workplace; fight to improve access to science-based treatment and care of obesity for those who choose to seek it; and provide support through education and community events.
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