Episode 074: Maternal Health Disparities, with Dr. Jasmine Johnson
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks to Dr. Jasmine Johnson, about her path in medicine and her passion, maternal health disparities. Dr. Johnson is a fellow in maternal and fetal medicine at UNC and a fierce advocate for racial inequities in pregnancy. Dr. Johnson is a mom and talks about her journey. She is also uses social media to inspire women to chase their dreams and fight for equality.
BIO:
Jasmine Johnson, MD is a wife, mother of two, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellow at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Dr. Johnson received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine, and completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Johnson is the founder and content creator of the blog: The Mrs. The Mommy. The M.D., currently serves on the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine - Health Policy and Advocacy Committee, and co-chairs the Diversity Task Force for the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UNC.
Dr. Johnson’s research interests include health disparities within the obstetric population, and quality improvement efforts to help reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. Her most recent publication, Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Postpartum Pain Evaluation and Management, was featured in the December 2019 issue of The Green Journal. Jasmine continues to strive to be a fierce evidence-based advocate for the Black community.
Social:
4Kira4Moms: (Charles Johnson's organization started after Kira's death)
https://www.instagram.com/4kira4moms/
National Birth Equity Collaborative:
https://www.instagram.com/birthequity/
Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine Health Equity Page