Why HIHH, you ask?

The stress of anti-Black racism and sexism takes a toll on Black women’s health irrespective of their socioeconomic status. Despite the gross racial disparities in health, which indicate that Black women are plagued by disproportionately higher incidence and mortality rates for various diseases, spaces dedicated to the improvement of their health and wellness are few and far between. 

Black women need healthcare providers who are trained and committed to Hearing and Understanding their unique Experiences. Health In Her HUE is a space for Black women to be informed and empowered when making choices pertaining to their health. And we’re using technology, community and media to do this!

The problem

Provider Bias

Studies have shown minority patients tend to receive a lower quality of care than non-minorities, even when they have the same types of health insurance and the same ability to pay for care.

Limited Number of Black Doctors

More than one in five Black Americans prefer a doctor of the same race or ethnicity. Yet, only 4% of physicians are Black, even though Black Americans comprise 13% of the population.

Lack of Culturally Relatable Health Information online

National data demonstrates that currently available health information is too difficult for average Americans to use to make health decisions. The data indicates that only 12% of U.S. adults have proficient health literacy.

Our Solution

We’ve built a digital and IRL platform to connect Black women to the healthcare providers, services and resources that are committed to their health and well-being. Our platform connects Black women to Black healthcare providers and provides health information and content that centers Black women's lived experiences.

Our Approach

We take a holistic approach to health and wellness, that involves careful consideration of the social factors that impact Black women's health, including their economic stability, their education, their community context and their access to health care. We take this approach because we are keenly aware of the fact that health outcomes are determined by a number of factors that go beyond access to care.

We strive to empower Black women by using technology, media and innovation to connect them to the services and resources that will enable them to live full and healthy lives. We do all of this while bringing awareness to health and wellness issues in a relevant, engaging and accessible way.