Advancing Health Equity Through Empathy And Experiential Learning
Equify Health, founded by cancer survivor Sylvie Leotin, is transforming healthcare for marginalized patients. Leotin's innovative training program combines human-centered design with insights from Black cancer survivors to help medical providers understand patient experiences. Piloted at Emory University, the workshop reveals the impact of biased care, aiming to improve healthcare delivery and reduce disparities by shifting providers' perspectives on marginalized patients.
My Cancer Experience Led Me to Transform Care Through Human-Centered Design
Sylvie Leotin, a cancer survivor and human-centered design expert, founded Equify Health to transform cancer care. Her challenging diagnosis experience led her to apply her expertise to improve healthcare for underserved patients. By conducting interviews with Black cancer patients and collaborating with Emory School of Medicine, Leotin aims to revolutionize patient-provider experiences and reduce health disparities.
Factoring in Patients’ Experiences Is Essential for Moving the Needle on Health Disparities
Sylvie Leotin, a Black cancer survivor and innovation expert, advocates for incorporating patient experiences to address health disparities. Through her research with Black cancer patients, she highlights widespread inequities in healthcare. Leotin argues that improving access alone isn't enough; healthcare must understand and include marginalized patients' perspectives to effectively reduce disparities and improve outcomes for all.
Emory Medicine Magazine: Reexamine Health Disparities
Sylvie Leotin, a cancer survivor and innovation expert, advocates for a human-centered approach to addressing health disparities in this reprint from STAT First Opinion. Through her research with Black cancer patients, she emphasizes the importance of understanding the experiences of marginalized patients. Leotin argues that improving access alone isn't sufficient; healthcare must incorporate patients' perspectives to reduce inequities and enhance outcomes for everyone effectively.
How To Be A Mission-Driven Entrepreneur with Sylvie Leotin
Sylvie Leotin, a cancer survivor and multidisciplinary expert, founded Equify Health to address racial disparities in healthcare. Drawing from her personal experiences and diverse background in ballet, AI, and product management, she aims to improve healthcare outcomes for patients of color. Leotin's mission-driven entrepreneurship focuses on understanding and elevating the experiences of marginalized patients in medical treatment and research.
The Cancer Radiation Experience Through the Eyes of a Cancer Patient
Sylvie Leotin, a cancer survivor and experience design consultant, shares insights on improving radiation therapy for cancer patients. She highlights the gap between efficiency and humanity in treatment processes, identifying overlooked stressors that impact patient well-being. Leotin offers recommendations to enhance the patient experience, emphasizing the need for empathy, comfort, and psychological support throughout the radiation therapy journey.