Akilah Weber Pierson, MD
@aweberpierson
We know the problem and we have the resources, yet Black women continue to die from heart disease at unacceptable rates. In our latest episode, we talk about what needs to change and how we can be part of that change. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0ZXqUZl8Pe8
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HBCUs aren’t just about degrees — they build lifelong communities, teach leadership, legacy, and giving back. Graduates thrive academically and carry lessons that last a lifetime. 🎓💛 https://youtu.be/aEG7HS3WY0c #HBCUs #RepresentationMatters #Community
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I authored SB 987 to create the CA Health Access Fund. New federal rules shouldn’t stop you from seeing a doctor. We’re reinvesting enrollment "savings" back into care to protect those losing coverage and ensure our clinics stay funded. 🩺🛡️ #SB987 #HealthEquity #MediCal
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You deserve to hear this story — how one small HBCU in New Orleans sends more Black students to medical school than Harvard or Yale. Dr. Kelly O. Elmore joins me to talk HBCUs, representation, and the future of healthcare. 🎙️ youtu.be/aEG7HS3WY0c
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Orgs like Freedom for Immigrants need more help than ever now. You can make a difference in so many ways. Also pay attention to winnable Congressional races & volunteer/donate. Republicans are eliminating 14 Democratic held Congressional seats making it all the more important to volunteer.
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