HIT Consultant April 9, 2025
Dr. Ndidi Unaka, Chief Health Equity Officer at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

As the daughter of Nigerian immigrants who are both social workers, I observed how dedicated they were to their careers of service. Following in their footsteps, I am privileged to serve patients and families as a physician, and I have also become all too familiar with the undeniable truth about the impact of health inequities on specific populations.

The health care industry has made strides in addressing health inequities – but there is plenty of work to be done. Identifying and closing equity gaps in health outcomes is imperative if the industry wants to achieve its mission to provide excellent care within health systems. A data-driven approach to health equity is critical to the well-being of children, adolescents, and...

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