medical racism

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    What I Shared at the Toastmasters Meeting

    ByDr. Yvette Colón

    Dr. Yvette Colón challenges the “hero survivor” myth in her Toastmasters speech, sharing a more honest, inclusive view of cancer survivorship.

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    Why Health Equity Is More Than Just a Buzzword

    ByDr. Yvette Colón

    Dr. Yvette Colón explains what health equity is, how it differs from health disparities, and why systemic racism in healthcare demands urgent change.

  • When the Doctor Doesn’t Believe You: A Personal Story of Medical Dismissal

    ByDr. Yvette Colón

    A true story from my treatment journey that highlights how deeply medical racism can affect care and why we must speak out and share these experiences.