THE PROMISE OF HEALTHCARE REFORM FOR MARYLAND’S WOMEN

OF COLOR

Michelle A. Gourdine, M.D.CEO, Michelle Gourdine and

Associates LLC

WOMEN OF COLOR IN MARYLAND

31% Black7% Hispanic

6% Asian

MOVEBEYOND

AWARENESS

PRIORITIES • Paying bills• Paying the rent• Job demands• Relationship stress• Raising children• Taking care of aging parents• Health

Do US Black Women Experience Stress-Related Accelerated

Biological Aging?

AT Geronimus, et al. Hum Nat. 2010 March 10; 21(1): 19–38

Poverty, discrimination, multiple roles

STRESS DISEASE

Although “black don’t crack,” middle-aged black women are biologically 7 ½ years older than white

women due to prolonged stress.

A MORE DIVERSEHEALTHCAREWORKFORCE

MORE “HELPFUL HELP”

BUILD HEALTH INTO

EVERYDAY LIFE

INSPIRE!

“Creating a healthcare system in which ALL people benefit equally.”

Michelle Gourdine and Associates LLC