
Elizabeth Forte at New Hanover Regional Medical and Vivian Anugwom, at Allina Healthcare share some of the challenges they have encountered while working within their respective health systems to identify and address health disparities. Both Elizabeth and Vivian share how their respective organizations are not only committed to anti-racism but also creating culturally effective and responsive care models that reflect all of the communities they serve. This episode highlights the need to bring in the voices of the patients and community to understand how to provide culturally responsive care. “Speaking truth to power” is the start of creating a culture of inclusivity.