Volume 118, Number 4 - May 2022
The Diversity & Equity Issue
“Moving People Together” (pages 16-21)
Like many institutions, growing awareness about the impact of racism, inequality, and lack of diversity has prompted the Texas Medical Association to investigate their impact on medicine through the formation of its new Task Force on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. By Sean Price
Closing the Loop (pages 22-25)
Thanks to physician-led advocacy, government payers are paving the way to better address social determinants of health. By Emma Freer
Infographic: Diversity in Medicine (pages 26-27)
Despite gains in recent years, Texas’ physician workforce does not yet reflect the gender, racial, or ethnic diversity of the state population. By Emma Freer
Hidden Brain (pages 28-30)
How physicians can work to root out implicit bias on an institutional level. By Emma Freer
Other stories:
Education: Preparing the Path (pages 32-36)
All physicians can play a role in mentoring young people to improve diversity in medicine. By Sean Price
Public Health: A Physician's Approach to Gender-Affirming Care (pages 38-39)
Physicians answer common questions about how to approach this sensitive subject. By Sean Price
Public Health: Vaccine Equity Gains (pages 41-45)
COVID-19 vaccine rate disparities are narrowing amid physician-led outreach. By Emma Freer
Public Health: Dialing In on Disparities (pages 46-47)
CDC grant helps Texas tackle COVID-aggravated health gaps. By Joey Berlin
Vaccines (page 48)
Talk to Patients About: Natural Immunity vs. Vaccine Immunity. By Sean Price
Also in this issue:
05 Profile: How this ER doc adapted during COVID
06 Rounds
14 TMA Annual Report
Last Updated On
May 31, 2022
Originally Published On
April 26, 2022