Residency News
Black History Month – Week 1: Marsha P Johnson and transgender care in OBGYN
This week we would like to spotlight Marsha P (“pay it no mind”) Johnson and transgender care in OBGYN. **TLDR: Marsha P Johnson was a prominent advocate and Black transgender woman, check out the article and documentary below. See attached for info on transgender health disparities and guidelines for care in the PERIOPERATIVE setting. Stop on Cherokee Street […]
The Color of Medicine Documentary/Movie Night
This past week our Resident DEIA Committee hosted it’s 4th event this year, with a viewing of the documentary, The Color of Medicine. The film covers the rise of Homer G Philips Hospital, a premier over 700 bed hospital in St. Louis, that from 1937 to 1979 cared for the Black community and trained the largest number of Black physicians and nurses. It was tragically closed in 1979 […]
Dr. Keegan hosted. Discussion between participants regarding the inequities of Ob/Gyn and the history of St. Louis.
Dr. Keegan hosted. Discussion between participants regarding the inequities of Ob/Gyn and the history of St. Louis.
EleVATE Patient Panel/Discussion “Getting to Know Your Community”
Hosted by Dr. Carter and her team. Trauma informed care workshop was given by the EleVATE team to prepare residents to best serve their patients from all walks of life.
Connections Student Group Presentation (Maternal and Infant Mortality)
Presented about maternal and infant mortality nation-wide and in St. Louis, including common topics such as preterm birth and Makena disparities.