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February marks Black History Month, a time for people to celebrate and acknowledge Black culture and learn about the contributions of Black people.

This comes after changes to a formula that was found to have a "black race variable", which would overestimate their remaining kidney function consequently underestimating their medical urgency. 

At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for organ transplants. And 60% of them are people of color. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," VIv Williams talks to a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon about those statistics and the need for diversity in organ donation. Plus, you'll meet a woman who's loss ignited a passion for bringing information about organ donation to diverse communities.

At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for organ transplants. And 60% of them are people of color. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," VIv Williams talks to a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon about those statistics and the need for diversity in organ donation. Plus, you'll meet a woman who's loss ignited a passion for bringing information about organ donation to diverse communities.

At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for organ transplants. And 60% of them are people of color. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," VIv Williams talks to a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon about those statistics and the need for diversity in organ donation. Plus, you'll meet a woman who's loss ignited a passion for bringing information about organ donation to diverse communities.

At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for organ transplants. And 60% of them are people of color. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," VIv Williams talks to a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon about those statistics and the need for diversity in organ donation. Plus, you'll meet a woman who's loss ignited a passion for bringing information about organ donation to diverse communities.

At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for organ transplants. And 60% of them are people of color. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," VIv Williams talks to a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon about those statistics and the need for diversity in organ donation. Plus, you'll meet a woman who's loss ignited a passion for bringing information about organ donation to diverse communities.

At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for organ transplants. And 60% of them are people of color. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," VIv Williams talks to a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon about those statistics and the need for diversity in organ donation. Plus, you'll meet a woman who's loss ignited a passion for bringing information about organ donation to diverse communities.

CONTENT: Press Release HOUSTON, April 21, 2021 /3BL Media/ - DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”. The four-day conference will honor a number of diverse talent from different industries.  The DEI Champions Award honors professionals who are passionate about creating an impact in the field of diversity and inc...