Spiritual care key to addressing disparities among underserved black communities
03/13/24 at 03:00 AM
Spiritual care key to addressing disparities among underserved black communities
Hospice News, by Holly Vossel; 3/11/24
Spiritual hospice care providers are an important link to building bridges of access and trust among underserved African American populations. ... Having a historical context of understanding around the faith-based barriers among African American populations is a significant part of improving utilization, according to Wayman Scott, associate director of diversity, equity, inclusion and community relations at Maryland-based Gilchrist. Scott also has a background in hospice chaplaincy and serves as chair of the diversity committee at the Hospice & Palliative Network of Maryland.