Health Justice vs Health Equity: Dr. Seun Ross on Ending Medical Racism

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Health Justice vs Health Equity: Dr. Seun Ross on Ending Medical Racism

The Healthy Project Podcast

26 minutes

11 months ago

Health Justice vs Health Equity: Dr. Seun Ross on Ending Medical Racism

Corey Dion Lewis talks with Dr. Seun Ross about health justice, medical racism, and the policy changes that move outcomes, not just conversations.

You will hear:

The difference between health equity and health justice
How racism gets baked into clinical decision tools
Why structural barriers keep disparities in place
What it takes to remove race-based algorithms
A real example of change tied to kidney transplant access
How you can advocate for health justice in your role

This episode is for public health leaders, clinicians, and advocates who want clear language and practical action.

Episode Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
0:37 - Meet Dr. Seun Ross
1:48 - Defining health justice and how it differs from health equity
4:01 - Layers of inequity and structural barriers
6:21 - Why well-intended programs fall short
8:24 - Why addressing social determinants alone is not enough
10:51 - Race in medicine as a structural barrier
12:20 - Removing race from clinical guidelines
15:10 - What changed after removing race-based algorithms
17:02 - Why multidisciplinary teams matter
19:50 - Advocacy in 2025 and staying effective
21:46 - Health equity, law, and protections
23:31 - What Dr. Ross is building next
25:09 - Closing and how to connect

Resources & Links
Connect with Dr. Seun Ross on LinkedIn
Learn more about the Encoding Equity Alliance

Connect with Me
Website: https://www.coreydionlewis.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreydionlewis/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreydlewis/

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