Shawna D. Nesbitt, MD, MS

Articles by Shawna D. Nesbitt, MD, MS

Addressing health care disparities: A simple way to better serve your patients

ByVanessa L. Rogers, MD,Shawna D. Nesbitt, MD, MS,Lindsey Carr, Editor,Angie DeRosa

August 25th 2020

Vanessa L. Rogers, MD, shares her expert insight into ways practitioners can address health care disparities in their area and provide patients with better care.

Social determinants of health and cultural awareness in reproductive healthcare

ByVanessa L. Rogers, MD,Shawna D. Nesbitt, MD, MS,Angie DeRosa,Lindsey Carr, Editor

August 13th 2020

The maternal mortality rate for Black mothers is 3 times higher than that of white mothers in the United States.

Equality vs. Equity: What's the difference?

ByAngie DeRosa,Lindsey Carr, Editor,Vanessa L. Rogers, MD,Shawna D. Nesbitt, MD, MS

August 12th 2020

In this video, Drs. Rogers and Nesbitt break down the differences between equality and equity.

Overcoming racism and unconscious bias in ob/gyn

ByVanessa L. Rogers, MD,Shawna D. Nesbitt, MD, MS

August 6th 2020

Drs. Rogers and Nesbitt discuss what obstetricians and gynecologists can do to reduce racism and unconscious bias in their practice.

Diversity and inclusion: How can ob/gyns ensure these practices are being implemented from the top down?

ByVanessa L. Rogers, MD,Shawna D. Nesbitt, MD, MS,Angie DeRosa,Lindsey Carr, Editor

August 6th 2020

When asked how ob/gyns can make sure diversity and inclusion practices happen in their own practices, Drs. Vanessa Rogers and Shawna Nesbitt of UT Southwestern made it simple.

Overcoming racism and unconscious bias with Drs. Vanessa Rogers and Shawna Nesbitt

ByVanessa L. Rogers, MD,Shawna D. Nesbitt, MD, MS,Angie DeRosa,Lindsey Carr, Editor

August 3rd 2020

Senior Editor Angie DeRosa and Associate Editor Lindsey Carr sat down with Drs. Vanessa Rogers and Shawna Nesbitt to discuss racism and unconscious bias in ob/gyn practice.