Education
Education is one of the 3E’s—along with environment and economics—that underlie racial health disparities in this country today. Uzima is working to manipulate the 3E’s in ways that secure positive health outcomes for Black communities. By serving as a reliable source of accurate information, Uzima can help Black communities make informed healthcare decisions and take ownership of their health.
Dr. K's Voice
This Mother’s Day we reflect on the women who gave us life and life’s lessons.
Over the last five years, the resurgence of movies and plays about the great Nina Simone made me critically examine this classically trained pianist who dared to challenge all norms
Reviews
In this podcast, DrK reviews the groundbreaking book by healthcare attorney Daniel E. Dawes and provides additional context on the difficult path toward equitable healthcare in the United States.
In 1988, Jonathan Kozol set off to spend time with children in the American public education system.
In his searing and moving essay, James Baldwin explores the Atlanta child murders that took place over a period of twenty-two months in 1979 and 1980.
Podcasts
Dr Kendra Outler recently spoke with Dr Vanessa Freeman, a psychiatrist in the United States Army, in the What the Doctor Say with DrK?, the Uzima Health and Wellness podcast.
Dr Kendra Outler recently spoke with Medical Doctor Jacquelyn Seymour Turner, Professor of Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, on the What the Doctor Say with Dr K podcast.
Videos
In this panel discussion with DrK, the group discusses the maternal health crisis that Black women face. The panel includes Dr Myrna Alexandra Nickens, Dr Michelle Owens, and host Tamara
In the recent past, there have been three mass shooting attacks in the US. In this video, Dr K leads the panel in a discussion on gun violence and this
Dr. Kelly Bolden of the Veterans Administration Arlington Chapter of the Links discusses plastic surgery for Black women with Dr. K.
Articles
One thing they cannot prohibit—The strong men coming on. The strong men gittin’ stronger. Strong men . . . Stronger . . . — Sterling Brown, 1931 The decline in
Colorectal Cancer – Your genes matter March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr Kendra Outler wants to remind you that your genes matter in the fight against the disease.
What is IBD? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) describes two conditions that cause gastrointestinal (GI) tract inflammation: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease can involve any part of the GI
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The enormous issue of racial health equity can only be addressed through partnership and collaboration. By connecting you with Black communities, Uzima can be your key strategic partner in the mission to create equitable and fair health outcomes for all. Contact us to start the conversation.
