This episode of the AC News Flash features Cass Isidro and Dr. Foluso Fakorede, who is a new Amputee Coalition board member and interventional cardiologist. The two speak on race and ethnicity disparities, the intersectionality of limb loss, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), and bridging gaps to connect and reach more people impacted by limb loss and limb difference. Dr. Fakorede shares his commitment to underserved communities and being a voice for the cause to bridge the gaps in health and equity that have plagued the Mississippi Delta region but also the disease states, institutional practices, policies, and advancements in limb-preserving strategies. Watch the full video.
AC News Flash Featuring Dr. Foluso Fakorede
Apr 16, 2024 | Education Events Health Equity National Conference
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