JUSTice for the Health of It
JUSTice for the Health of It offers a holistic approach to cultivate a paradigm shift to advance the delivery of healthcare from transactional to transformational.
A compelling exploration of the systemic inequities that plague the healthcare system. This thought-provoking book delves into the intersection of social justice and healthcare, offering practical insights and transformative strategies for creating equitable health outcomes. Drawing from her extensive experience as a healthcare leader and advocate, Dr. Snodgrass empowers readers to challenge the status quo and become champions of health justice in their communities.
Health disparities are preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, healthcare access, treatment outcomes, and the average life expectancy experienced by socially disadvantaged populations. Health justice is not an “Us against Them” problem, but instead it is our problem.
This book is divided into four parts. Through the sharing of personal experiences, storytelling, and a mix of clinical and lay language, each distinct section discusses the given social determinant/factors from a different vantage point. This will enable the reader to acquire a broader understanding of the scope and interdependence of impact on health of each of the discussed factors.
In JUSTice for the Health of It, Dr. LaTrice D. Snodgrass arms communities with vital information to build one’s knowledge base regarding societal factors impacting overall health status. She hopes to empower and engage the reader to encourage them to channel their efforts more effectively as a healthcare advocate for equity and the eradication of race-based health disparities.
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“Right out the gate Dr Snodgrass comes all the way through with detailed information, the tough stuff that needs to be said . I’m finding myself like “yes sis” out loud. Definitely a page turner for me.”
—Tasha Porter
Praise for the Book!
"I’m honored to support this brilliant, timely, and critical work that intentionally ties equity and healthcare into a blended framework."
DR. MONICA WOMACK
Supervisor, Student Acceleration & Matriculation | Columbus City Schools
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Your skin color should not influence the quality of your healthcare, but the sad reality is that it does. Each year, 84,000 Black and Brown lives are lost due to health disparities. Grab your copy to unpack vital information about the societal factors that undermine access to care, information, and resources. Empower yourself and advocate for better care—for you and those around you