Ms. Seleana Nolen
BIO
Seleana Nolen is a native of Minneapolis, MN. She has worked in healthcare as a Medical Assistant for over 25 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management, Ethics, and Project Management. She is currently enrolled at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN pursuing a master’s for Advocacy and Political Leadership. Over the past few years with all of the changes that have happened in Minneapolis, MN, her focus now is to be able to provide people with the tools that will help create a comfortable, non-bias, and welcoming environment for all.
Deep Dive Discussion Session
Discussion 2-C. Colorism in Healthcare
Description
In this discussion we will look into the different ways that people are treated in Healthcare due to their skin tone and the many barriers that have been placed to support this treatment. For many, the differences have been hard wired into treatment plans and statistics. Some factors are taught in school making healthcare professionals believe that they are providing quality care. Once we take a deeper dive into the reasons for these differences, we see that it is not due to our genetics but due to the taught behavior and false stigmas that have been developed long before this century. We will discuss the biases that exist within the healthcare system by providers, support staff, insurance companies, and the patients. The purpose for this conversation is to make us all aware of how biases and ignorance, whether intentional or unintentional, can affect the level and quality of care patients receive. This discussion will shed light on medical discrimination and biases, and share strategies on how to respectfully address and bring awareness to them.
Description
In this discussion we will look into the different ways that people are treated in Healthcare due to their skin tone and the many barriers that have been placed to support this treatment. For many, the differences have been hard wired into treatment plans and statistics. Some factors are taught in school making healthcare professionals believe that they are providing quality care. Once we take a deeper dive into the reasons for these differences, we see that it is not due to our genetics but due to the taught behavior and false stigmas that have been developed long before this century. We will discuss the biases that exist within the healthcare system by providers, support staff, insurance companies, and the patients. The purpose for this conversation is to make us all aware of how biases and ignorance, whether intentional or unintentional, can affect the level and quality of care patients receive. This discussion will shed light on medical discrimination and biases, and share strategies on how to respectfully address and bring awareness to them.