New Book 'The Price of Exclusion' Examines Lasting Medical Inequality
A century ago, Black physicians built hospitals, clinics and medical schools across the South – only to see them dismantled by policy, segregation and an influential report. Investigative journalist Nicole Carr traces that history through her own family and found the consequences are still being felt today. Geoff Bennett spoke with Carr about her book, "The Price of Exclusion."
Investigative journalist Nicole Carr's new book, "The Price of Exclusion," delves into the historical impact of racial inequality in medicine. The book traces how Black physicians established hospitals, clinics, and medical schools in the South a century ago, only to see them dismantled by discriminatory policies and segregation. Carr connects this historical context to present-day consequences, drawing on her own family's experiences. The work explores the enduring effects of systemic racism within the medical field. Geoff Bennett discussed the book's findings with the author.
The book sheds light on the persistent legacy of historical injustices in healthcare, highlighting ongoing disparities and their roots.
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