We have begun to associate wellness with fitting a certain beauty standard and having the financial freedom to travel or spend $$$ on the latest superfood. Wellness is really white, really expensive, and at times, even exploitative.
Category Archives: Activism and Feminism
#MedBikini and Professionalism
This article published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery received a lot of attention this week when it made the claim that ‘unprofessional content’ on social media pages may lead patients to choose another physician. The article was picked apart, Twitter erupted, and the discussion on #MedBikini and professionalism was born. The three investigators (aContinue reading “#MedBikini and Professionalism”
Being Antiracist Anywhere
“What can I do where I am?” -Toni Morrison The last few days have seen an eruption of unrest as people across the nation protest police violence in the killing of George Floyd. Whether you don’t feel comfortable protesting because of COVID-19 or are unable to for other reasons, there are ways to be antiracistContinue reading “Being Antiracist Anywhere”