Race, language and ethnicity project pushes for a healthier and more equitable Kansas City


Think about a seemingly simple question: What are the health outcomes of a Black woman versus a white woman in Kansas City?

Seems simple, say members of a Kansas City Health Equity Learning and Action Network working group. But it’s not.

That’s because right now, health care organizations in Kansas City are not aligned in how they collect data around race, ethnicity, preferred language, sexual orientation and gender identity.

The working group is aiming to change those discrepancies. Members…

Previous Tampa startup wants to help doctors better track sleep for patients
Next More than a dozen Atrium executives named to Advocate Health executive leadership team