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Opening the Conversation around Race
and Identify in the Chiropractic Office

Hello.

Sadly, while many other professions require extensive social sensitivity training (including healthcare in general), we Chiropractors are not required to take even 1 unit. We would like this to change; especially in light of the current political and social unrest in our world. It occurred to us that, while we have your attention in the Breastfeeding seminar, that you need to earn a few credits for Ethics as well.

This course focuses on the disparity of birth and breastfeeding in the black community, but has been thoughtfully designed to help us look at all forms of disparity – race, gender/identity, etc…

Our goal is simply to open a dialogue, to create more awareness and inclusivity, and to provide resources for further training and support. If this is not for you, then move on. The course is optional. We hope that by providing the opportunity, that we are making a small step towards more understanding in the world.

Thank you for being here.

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Social Safety in Healthcare
Opening the Conversation Around Race and Identity in the Chiropractic Office

$49

There is currently a huge healthcare crisis in the USA. The fact is that black women experience higher rates of poor birth outcomes, including higher rates of Cesarean, preterm birth, low birth weight, and infant death. Studies show that significant racial disparities (differences) in birth outcomes continue to exist even after accounting for factors like the pregnant parent’s, income, education, marital status, tobacco/alcohol use, and insurance coverage.

In other words, health and social factors alone can’t explain the higher rates of poor birth outcomes among people of color.

Then what does explain this tragic health inequity?

Dr. Gerner acts humbly as a facilitator in this short course to identify some of the challenges we face around the issues of race and identity in the world and the healthcare setting.

anatomy of breastfeeding the good life learning
Social Safety in Healthcare
Opening the Conversation Around Race and Identity in the Chiropractic Office

$49

There is currently a huge healthcare crisis in the USA. The fact is that black women experience higher rates of poor birth outcomes, including higher rates of Cesarean, preterm birth, low birth weight, and infant death. Studies show that significant racial disparities (differences) in birth outcomes continue to exist even after accounting for factors like the pregnant parent’s, income, education, marital status, tobacco/alcohol use, and insurance coverage.

In other words, health and social factors alone can’t explain the higher rates of poor birth outcomes among people of color.

Then what does explain this tragic health inequity?

Dr. Gerner acts humbly as a facilitator in this short course to identify some of the challenges we face around the issues of race and identity in the world and the healthcare setting.

Who am I to create this course???

A humble introduction

In creating “The Anatomy of Breastfeeding”,

Dr. Gerner was moved about the disparity of healthcare in the Black community. In the introductory video, she speaks about her personal journey around race and identity bias and her passion to help others on their own journeys as well.

Laying the Groundwork

Identify where racial and identity disparity comes from and address our own beliefs and biases.

Breastfeeding in the Black Community

Look deeply at the reasons why women of color experience disparity in breastfeeding and healthcare; including the origins in slavery.

People making a difference

Hear from Lactation professionals doing real work to support Women of Color in breastfeeding. Gain resources for your own training and to make a difference as a whole.

Who am I to create this course???

A humble introduction

In creating “The Anatomy of Breastfeeding”,

Dr. Gerner was moved about the disparity of healthcare in the Black community. In the introductory video, she speaks about her personal journey around race and identity bias and her passion to help others on their own journeys as well.

Laying the Groundwork

Identify where racial and identity disparity comes from and address our own beliefs and biases.

Breastfeeding in the Black Community

Look deeply at the reasons why women of color experience disparity in breastfeeding and healthcare; including the origins in slavery.

People making a difference

Hear from Lactation professionals doing real work to support Women of Color in breastfeeding. Gain resources for your own training and to make a difference as a whole.

If you want to be a true professional, you will do something outside of yourself. Something to repair tears in your community. Something to make life a little better for people less fortunate than you.

That’s what I think a meaningful life is- living not for oneself,
but for one’s community.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Thank you!

Although a base fee has been set to help us to cover our expenses,

we encourage you to donate what you can to help BIPOC

(Black, Indigenous and People of Color) to receive support in Birth and Breastfeeding.

Thank you so much!

What our students have to say!

"Dr. Gerner is deeply knowledgeable, clear and thorough. An excellent educator!"

Laurie Isenberg
Director of Postgraduate & Continuing Education,
Life Chiropractic College West

"I love it when I take a class that makes me stop, put down my pen, and say, 'I am done taking notes. I thought I knew something about this. But evidently I really, really, really don’t.' Lynn Gerner’ course, “Anatomy of Breastfeeding” did that for me... I am feeling so incredibly inspired! Mind completely blown!"

Dr. Caitlin Clarke, D.C.

"I recently completed the “Anatomy of Breastfeeding” course with Dr. Lynn Gerner — and it was AMAZING. If you are a Chiropractor looking to advance your cranial adjusting skills and increase your confidence when working with babies with feeding challenges - this course is for you! Dr. Gerner has a beautiful way of explaining everything in a clear and concise way. I highly recommend this course - you will love it!"

Jessica De Nooij, DC

"The Anatomy of Breastfeeding course is an absolute necessity for every healthcare provider that serves the nursing mother and infant. This is the best post graduate course I’ve taken! The course provided the most comprehensive information in an easy to learn(and enjoy) presentation AND immediate implementation skills to improve my patient care. The course developed a foundational understanding of the importance of breastfeeding, not only for optimum nutrition but life long health."

Marianne Abate-Beavers, DC, CACCP

"Dr. Lynn has a gifted ability to summarize anatomy, teach and simplify techniques that always seemed so complex, and correlate integrative care empowering the ability to serve at a higher level of competency. As a certified pediatric chiropractor, I believe this course is ESSENTIAL to understanding the anatomy and techniques skills necessary to promote a lifetime of wellness through chiropractic care."

Marianne Abate-Beavers, DC, CACCP

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