This episode of PDACast is brought are a pediatric podcast for moms and dads. We are a pediatric podcast for moms and dads. This is Dr. Mike coming to you from the campus of nationwide children's hospital. We're in Columbus, Ohio. It's episode 589. We're calling this one, why health equity matters for kids and families.

I want to welcome all of you to the program.

So this week, we are tackling an important topic, social justice in health care,

and why health equity matters for kids and families.

But what exactly do we mean by health equity and how does this concept relate to health disparities?

We'll answer both of these questions.

They're buzzwords that you hear about a lot, equity and disparity.

In terms of health care, you know, what exactly do we mean?

We're going to take a deep dive on that.

Also, how do things like race, history, and systemic barriers impact health outcomes and what can all of us do to raise

awareness and provide support for children and families who are challenged with access to quality

medical care. We'll also discuss medical mistrust and the changes needed to build a more equitable

future for kids and families. Of course, in our usual

Pediacast fashion, we have a terrific guest joining us in the studio. Dr. Jennifer Taylor

Kouser is an adult in pediatric pulmonologist at National Jewish Health in the University of

Colorado in Schultz School of Medicine. Before we get to her, I do want to remind you the information

presented in PDACAST is for

general educational purposes only. We do not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment

plans for specific individuals. If you're concerned about your child's health, be sure to call

your health care provider. Also, your use of this audio program is subject to the PDACAST Terms

of Use Agreement, which you can find at pdicast.org.

So let's take a quick break. We'll get Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Kalzer settled into the studio,

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