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Uzima means full of life in Swahili. The children of the diaspora, Black Americans, through our journey as slaves, freedmen, and citizens, have always made the best of life. MyUzima seeks to integrate social, medical, and political conversations so that communities of color can be empowered to eliminate the social and political determinants of health that shorten our life span.
 
Founded by Dr Kendra Outler MD, MyUzima sits at the crossroads of education and advocacy, with the goal of both serving and empowering our community. We share the latest news on medical conditions that disproportionately affect Black and underserved communities, work toward eliminating disparities in healthcare, and partner with organizations and agencies in medical and related communities seeking to engage with our audience.

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Dr Kendra Outler MD
Dr Kendra Outler MD

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Monthly Focus 10 Mar 2023 12:49
Podcast - Colorectal disease Part 2

Dr Kendra Outler recently spoke with Medical Doctor Jacquelyn Seymour Turner, Professor of Surgery at...

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Monthly Focus 10 Mar 2023 12:12
Podcast - Colorectal disease Part 1

Dr Kendra Outler recently had the pleasure of speaking with Medical Doctor Jacquelyn Seymour...

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Social Medicine 27 Feb 2023 14:18
Fast foods in Black Communities

It can be risky to assume something about a person—especially if that assumption impacts someone’s health and...

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Monthly Focus 14 Feb 2023 14:30
February is Heart Health month

Dr K was invited to Inside the Issues, a weekly show hosted by Dr Wilmer Leon on Sirius FM to...

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Health 08 Feb 2023 15:15
Survival rates for stage 4 ovarian cancer

Healthline, a leading online medical and wellness website, recently interviewed Dr K about the...

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Education 20 Jan 2023 10:19
The impact of gun violence on families and communities

Over the 2022 Christmas holidays, Dr K convened a group to discuss grief over the holidays, as...

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Social Medicine 04 Jan 2023 19:35
Grief during the holidays - reflections and solutions

Dr K, herself no stranger to loss and grief, created a discussion titled: Unpacking grief during the...

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Social Medicine 12 Dec 2022 14:10
Health Professional Radio interviews Dr K on health disparities impacting the Black community

The founder of Uzima Health & Wellness, Dr Kendra Outler, has been interviewed by Health...

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Health 30 Nov 2022 17:48
Interesting findings in new study on cholesterol that takes race into account

A new study on HDL - 'good cholesterol' - that takes race into account, is producing some nuanced...

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Health 30 Nov 2022 16:20
Dr K featured in Cancer Wellness magazine

The founder of MyUzima, Dr Kendra Outler, has been featured in the online publication, Cancer...

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Military Medicine 24 Oct 2022 10:59
Profiles of Black military physicians

For a next generation to be inspired to join the ranks of military medical personnel, it's easier...

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Military Medicine 17 Oct 2022 20:57
A Special Education Indeed: Interview with Dr. Richard Moses

Getting an education is crucial. While many schools and programs are universal, the way children...

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Grief during the holidays - reflections and solutions

Dr K, herself no stranger to loss and grief, created a discussion titled: Unpacking grief during the...

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(247) LACE UP Events 01 Jul 2022 17:59
2021 AAU Track and Field Championship Event

On Saturday 26 June 2021, LACE UP and MyUzima held their second event, distributing 500...

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(329) LACE UP Events 21 Jun 2022 09:31
2022 LACE UP Healthy Teeth and Gums Wellness Event

In June 2022, LACE UP supported the 2022 AAU Region 3 Track and Field event. MyUzima received...

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A Special Education Indeed: Interview with Dr. Richard Moses

Getting an education is crucial. While many schools and programs are universal, the way children...

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