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Celebrating Black History Month
In honor of Black History month, we must ensure that we also celebrate those whose names have not been widespread in the history books. Medical education must ensure future providers are aware of the burdens medical innovations have placed on vulnerable communities.
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Asian American Disparities and COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The model minority myth is very harmful to Asian American patients. Within our matching algorithm, we allow Asian patients to the opportunity to provide more granular information about their identity and allow for disaggregation of data regarding these patients.
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Supporting Muslim Patients During Ramadan
Every year, millions of Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Patients need to feel comfortable with their physician and trust that their physician understands not only the medicine but also the significance of Ramadan in order to consult them about the necessary medical accommodations.
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Standing in Support of the AAPI Community
Caralyst is commited to fighting racism, implicit bias, and sterotyping in healthcare and aims to support the AAPI community in having culturally competent and respectful medical experiences.
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Structural Racism in Dermatology
Dermatology education and care have historically not catered to POC skin and contributed to many disparities in the field. Caralyst is helping patients find physicians that can cater to their specific needs.
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Healthcare Challenges that Patients with Disabilities Face
Despite the ADA, many health care organizations are not accessible to patients with disabilities, and physician implicit bias promotes harmful stereotypes. Caralyst is working to make the healthcare system more accommodating and accessible to all.
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Culturally Competent Sex Ed for LGBTQ+ Patients
LGBTQ+ youth lack access to inclusive and comprehensive sexual health education. We must incorporate positive examples of LGBTQ relationships and dispel common myths and stereotypes about behavior and identity both in the classroom and in physicians' offices.
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How Patient-Physician Relationships Can Reduce Physician Burnout
Despite physician burnout and dissatisfaction being on the rise, 79% of physicians report that their relationships with patients were their greatest source of job satisfaction. Caralyst is working to make the patient-physician relationship one of the foremost aspects of healthcare.
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Incorporating the Social Determinants of Health into Medicine
88% of physicians said their patients are affected by at least one social determinant of health, however, only 24% of hospitals and 16% of physician practices reported screening for them. Learn more about how Caralyst is working to address the social determinants of health.
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Racial Health Disparities
Institutional racism in healthcare has created a strained relationship between the Black and scientific communities. To move forward, we must ensure that the Black community is represented in COVID-19 vaccine development, testing, and distribution and that their specific needs are incorporated.
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TGNB Difficulties in Healthcare
Being referred to incorrectly can retraumatize TGNB individuals, especially if it comes from a setting that is supposed to offer unconditional respect and understanding to all. Caralyst is supporting TGNB individuals by connecting them with providers who are on their side.
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The Importance of Culturally Competent Sexual Health Education
It can be difficult for teenagers to speak up and seek the sexual health education they need. If physicians are unfamiliar with Asian culture and stigmas, conversations around this important topic would be left unhad. Learn how Caralyst is working to fix such issues.
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