Uncovering Health Disparities: Dr. Julian Lee on Racism, Diabetes, and Health Equity

In this episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis and guest Julian Lee dive into crucial topics like health equity, type 2 diabetes, and African American health disparities. Together, they explore systemic racism in healthcare, aversive racism, healthcare structural barriers, and health outcomes disparities, with a focus on the African American community in Sioux City, Iowa. Learn about unconscious bias in healthcare, health inequity solutions, and the impact of income inequality and health. This conversation emphasizes improving healthcare trust, patient advocacy, addressing racial health disparities, historical healthcare inequities, and the role of DEI in healthcare. Gain insights into community health challenges, reducing diabetes complications, and the social determinants of health. Show Notes: 0:00 – Introduction and Welcome 2:15 – Meet Dr. Julian Lee: His Role and Passion for Health Equity 3:42 – Exploring Racism’s Impact on Diabetes Outcomes in African Americans 5:38 – A Personal Journey: How Losing His Father Inspired Advocacy 8:57 – Moving from Awareness to Action in Health Equity 10:25 – Convincing People to Care: Addressing Resistance and Building Compassion 15:20 – Racism in Healthcare: Aversive, Structural, and Overt Forms 20:06 – The Curb Cut Effect: How Inclusive Solutions Benefit All 29:18 – Tackling Bias and Stereotyping in Clinical Interactions 33:03 – Structural Changes for Health Equity: Workforce Diversification and Accountability 36:27 – Mistrust in Healthcare: Historical Roots and Present Challenges 40:49 – Key Findings on Diabetes Disparities in African American Communities 43:44 – Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Dr. Julian Lee  Learn More About Healthy Project Media: Website: https://www.healthyprojectmedia.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehealthyproject Enjoyed this episode? Like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness  ★ Support this podcast ★