Celebrating Black History and Advancing Health Equity for Safer Patient Care

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  February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the contributions and experiences of African Americans throughout United States history. This year, CDC’s Project Firstline had the privilege of speaking with Dr. TaRessa Wills, a Black female physician, about what the observance means to her and the importance of advancing health equity to make health care safer for all. Black Americans’ Contributions to Health Care are an Important Part of American History To start the conversation, Dr. Wills emphasized the uniqueness of the African American story and how it has shaped our shared national identity. It’s important to


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