Full course description
Description
This training explores the intersections of healthcare, civil rights, and emergency medical services (EMS) through historical case studies, including St. Jude’s Hospital and the groundbreaking Freedom House Ambulance Service. The content underscores the challenges and triumphs in providing equitable healthcare access for African Americans in the 20th century.
Target Audience
Healthcare providers, medical historians, public health students, and professionals interested in the evolution of health equity and EMS in the United States.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Explain the historical significance of St. Jude’s Hospital in providing healthcare access to African Americans in segregated Alabama.
- Understand the contributions of the Freedom House Ambulance Service in shaping modern EMS practices.
- Recognize the impact of civil rights activism on healthcare and emergency services.
- Analyze the role of philanthropy and community organization in addressing healthcare disparities.