U of R Launches Douglass-Anthony Scholars Program to Fight Health Inequities
The University of Rochester Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics has launched an innovative program, the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Scholars Program, to tackle health inequities. Jennifer Baxter will lead this initiative, focusing on supporting breastfeeding for families of color.
The program, named after historic figures advocating for equality, engages diverse community faculty from various disciplines. Each scholar will acquire skills to advocate for policy-level changes, addressing health inequities for underrepresented groups in medicine.
Terace Thomas will focus on enhancing the transition to adulthood for youth aging out of foster care. Matthew Present aims to increase school readiness for young children by building home libraries. Ariel Reinish will safeguard adolescent confidentiality in electronic health records, while Veronica Kwiatkowski works to improve the quality of life for children with eczema.
The inaugural scholars will study clinical, educational, and technological inequities, ensuring that community-based approaches and voices are integral to planning and dissemination.
The University of Rochester's new program, the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Scholars Program, is set to make a significant impact on health equity. With a diverse range of projects and community involvement, the scholars aim to address critical health issues and improve the lives of underrepresented groups.
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