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Navigating Health Equity: Bridging Trust in Donation Conversations
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Delve into the critical intersection of health equity and organ donation with our esteemed guest, Iheoma Okeke Banks. With a background in clinical psychology and focus on advocating equitable healthcare, Iheoma has dedicated her career to ensuring that every individual has access to fair and compassionate medical care.
Join us as Iheoma shares her journey from working in adoption, where she focused on finding forever homes for medically fragile children, to her current role at Gift of Hope. Iheoma spearheads initiatives to foster trust and understanding between hospitals and communities, particularly within the African American community where historical mistrust of healthcare institutions persists.
Discover the vital role of hospital development in bridging the gap between healthcare providers and donation organizations. Iheoma sheds light on the collaborative and empathetic efforts needed to ensure that hospitals are equipped to support families through every step of the donation journey, from initial conversations to organ recovery.
Guest: Iheoma Okeke Banks - Manager, Hospital & Partner Relations
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