Advancing health equity: The Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists

Abstract

The Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists is a new organization that aims to improve gastrointestinal health outcomes in Black communities, foster networking and scholarship among its members, develop the pipeline of Black gastroenterologists and hepatologists, and promote health equity in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology.

COVID-19 and Social Determinants of Health in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

“…The field of gastroenterology and hepatology has made significant strides in these areas. Although not the primary focus of the study by Ge et al, 6 the race and ethnicity–related findings presented as ancillary analyses are not only worthy of their own attention, but also provide an opportunity to highlight the following newer initiatives in our field that work to advance workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion and health equity: The Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists, 19 , 20 a newly founded nonprofit organization created to promote health equity in Black communities, enrich the pipeline, and develop careers of Black gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and scientists. The American College of Gastroenterology and the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition’s #DiversityinGI social media campaign 21 and programming and initiatives emanating from it, as well as the American College of Gastroenterology Institute for Clinical Research and Education’s Health Equity Research Award.…”

“…The Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists, 19 , 20 a newly founded nonprofit organization created to promote health equity in Black communities, enrich the pipeline, and develop careers of Black gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and scientists.…”