The Power of Being Yourself: Kellan Baker on Health Equity and Personal Well-Being
Every experience in life shapes our health—whether it’s the environment we live in, the communities we’re part of, or the relationships that support us. Our lived experiences outside the doctor’s office are just as crucial as what happens within those walls. Kellan Baker reminds us that patients are the experts of their own lives and deserve to be respected as true partners in their healthcare journey.
In this compelling conversation, Kellan shares that the ultimate goal of health equity is simple yet profound: to allow everyone to be fully themselves. This means creating a healthcare system where care is not just tailored to clinical needs, but also reflects and honors the diverse identities, bodies, and life circumstances of each individual.
Kellan challenges us to envision a world where equitable care is a reality for all—where access to benefits, resources, and protections enables people to live at their healthiest, no matter who they are. Tune in as he explores the transformative power of recognizing the full humanity of every patient, and how that recognition can lead to a more just and inclusive healthcare system for all.
This season is brought to you in collaboration with ZERO- The End of Prostate Cancer (ZERO). This builds upon the Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care: A Virtual Workshop hosted by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) which was co-chaired by Gwen Darien of NPAF and Reggie Tucker-Seeley of ZERO.
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