Health Equity Resources
Explore resources to help achieve equity in your practice.
Mapping Social Determinants and Cancer Disparities
19 August 2024
Now available On Demand - "Mapping Social Determinants and Cancer Disparities," a new publicly available mapping tool designed to enhance data-driven initiatives for cancer equity. This tool identifies community factors associated with cancer disparities and features interactive maps that visually reveal correlations between cancer metrics and social determinants of health (SDOH) variables.
How to Play a Crucial Role in Health Equity
16 January 2024
The January 2024 ACR Bulletin discusses how Physicians can transform their approach to advancing healthcare through teaching and building new bonds, says one radiologist who has done just that.
Radiology Health Equity Coalition Community of Practice - Disparities in Uterine Fibroid Treatment - On Demand
31 July 2023
Watch Pratik Shukla, MD, Interventional Radiologist at Rutgers University discuss his research and service projects surrounding poor access to healthcare for the underserved population, particularly concerning access to uterine fibroid embolization (UFE).
The Tunnel of Truth Podcast
09 November 2022
Storytelling creates connection and builds mutual understanding. In the Tunnel of Truth podcast, Dr. Rachel Gerson joins physicians of diverse backgrounds as they reveal their personal experiences, challenges and triumphs along their professional journey in Radiology and as they reflect on the implications of these experiences for patients and the profession.
Study Finds Racial Disparities in Access to New Mammography Technology
13 October 2022
Among the Medicare population from 2005 to 2020, Black women had less access to new mammography technology compared with white women, even when getting their mammograms at the same institution, according to a study of over 4 million claims published in Radiology.
Webinar Series Breaking Imaging Barriers
14 July 2022
Webinar Series: Breaking Imaging Barriers - A Collaborative Approach to Advancing Health Equity in Medical Imaging
Racial and Health Equity - Concrete STEPS for Health Systems
11 February 2022
AMA Steps Forward Module: Racial and Health Equity: Concrete STEPS for Health Systems. Translate Your Commitment to Racial and Health Equity Into Action in Your Health System
Analysis of a Patient-Centered Ridesharing Program to Overcome Transportation Barriers in Access to Advanced Imaging Care
03 November 2021
This presentation highlights research to reduce missed care opportunities due to transportation issues.
Radiology's Role in Overcoming Health Disparities for Children
02 November 2021
This article, and corresponding video, explores causes of health inequity for children and provides examples of small and large changes that radiologists can make or be a part of to break down barriers to care.
Diversity and Inclusion Course
29 October 2021
Understand key concepts and definitions present in a diverse healthcare workforce. Recognize barriers and challenges in providing culturally competent care in this course from the SIR.
Fostering Diversity & Inclusion in Interventional Radiology
29 October 2021
The importance of diversity and inclusiveness in interventional radiology is discussed in this episode of the Kinked Wire podcast.
Implicit Bias and Health Care Disparities
29 October 2021
Confronting health care disparities, our own implicit bias, the importance of taking a stand against racism, and more are discussed in this episode of the Kinked Wire podcast.