Medical mistrust from Black patients often stems from historical and ongoing experiences of racism and unequal treatment. In Wisconsin, Black infants are three times more likely to die before their ...

In Milwaukee, one of the most urgent, and often least discussed barriers to health is not just access to care, but mistrust and stigma surrounding the health care system itself. Stigma deepens this ...

Patient navigators, community health workers, and/or peer advocates serve as trusted community resources for patients, Susan Vadaparampil, PhD, MPH, says. Mistrust also remains a major barrier to ...