Aletha Maybank, MD, MPHAletha Maybank, MD, MPH, serves as the chief health equity officer at the American Medical Association (AMA), and has spent nearly 5 years spearheading initiatives to address health diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In her role, she emphasizes the importance of internal transformation within institutions to truly champion health equity. She said "We cannot do health equity outside of an institution unless we figure out how to get our own house in order." Centering Marginalized VoicesTo achieve health equity, Maybank emphasizes the need to center the experiences of marginalized communities. Maybank emphasizes that equity efforts should not be limited to racial disparities but should encompass a broad range of marginalized groups.

Source: New York Times March 08, 2024 19:13 UTC