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Equity and Education Start Early
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Racial disparities and major deficits exist in almost every child health measure. The most important one to improve, according to Dr. Jason Maxwell, is reading and literacy because of its statistical connection to adult poverty and incarceration.
Dr. Maxwell, the HealthPartners chair of pediatrics and HealthPartners Como Clinic medical director, discusses getting kids and parents started early with reading, open and honest communication, and listening to patients and their families to find out what’s important to them.
Hosts: Kari Haley, MD, and Steven Jackson, MD
Guest: Jason Maxwell, MD
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