Black Physicians in the News
Black Physicians Of Canada Voice Equality For Black Canadians - By Lucy Oneka
Dr. Antonia Sappong speaks about her own journey to becoming a doctor and facing anti-Blackness.
Realities of Racism: Breaking Down Barriers in the Workplace - By Angie Seth
Panel discussion featuring family and palliative care doctor Amy Tan; Indigenous psychiatrist Nel Wieman, and Black Physicians of Canada President Modupe Tunde-Byass
Incredible Black Women Who Are Changing Canadian Health Care
The changemakers Canadians ought to know about, according to seven Black doctors and health care researchers.
Montreal doctors, advocates call out possible racial bias in pulse oximeters - By Pamela Pagano
“It is extremely concerning,” says Dr. Frantz-Daniel Lafortune, Quebec representative of the Black Physicians of Canada Board of Directors on how pulse oximeters may be inaccurate in patients with darker skin.
Addressing Racism in Healthcare with Black Physicians of Canada - By Jasmine Sikand
Rethink Breast Cancer and Dr. Hadal El-Hadi explore the importance of having race-based data, microaggressions and misconceptions, tips for Black breasties navigating the healthcare system and ways for us all to do better.
Racism and inequality during a pandemic - By Gabrielle Marchand
We spoke with Black Physicians of Canada president Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass about the impact of COVID-19 on marginalized communities.
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This Calgary couple is working to destigmatize cancer for Black Canadians - By Karina Zapata
Medical oncologist Dr. Doreen Ezeife says increasing representation of Black health-care providers and providing culturally sensitive care can improve uptake of cancer tests and treatments among Black patients.
Creating a safe learning environment for Black trainees - By Melissa Nesbitt
New CanRAC Working Group aims to embed anti-Black racism principles in accreditation standards