This public health course is offered by Christie VanHorne, M.Ed, MPH. Christie is the president of CVH Consulting and founder of How to Talk to Your Doctor. She developed this course to address the historical context of unethical treatment in medicine. The course combines her expertise and passion for history, public health, and social justice. Contact: christie@cvhconsultingllc.com
Deepening our understanding of the past and acknowledging the impact and root causes of health inequities helps cultivate empathy to improve the lives of the people and community members we serve. Once we consider the continuing impact these factors have on health outcomes today, we can effectively begin confronting the issues as leaders in our field and as partners in change.