As an emergency room physician working in hospitals across Atlanta , Dr. Owusu witnessed firsthand how disproportionately affected Black women are by sexually transmitted diseases.
This personal experience fuels her commitment to advocating for Black women to seek culturally competent care teams that truly understand their needs.
“Even if you have a Black physician or provider that you’re comfortable with, if the nurse or the tech isn’t culturally competent, it can cause a delay in care,” she explains.
Dr. Owusu goes beyond her work in the emergency room by partnering with her church , Manifest Church in Atlanta, to provide free health screenings and health fairs.
Her goal is to make healthcare more accessible and create a welcoming environment where Black women feel understood and supported.
“It’s important to make our community more comfortable,” says Dr. Owusu. “There are so many complications from sexually transmitted diseases. When untreated, they can lead to infertility, and many women don’t know that.”
Dr. Owusu is also paving the way for future generations of Black physicians. She mentors aspiring doctors, authored a children’s book titled Curious Rosie : A Trip to the Hospital , and launched a set of anatomy toys to introduce young children to medical concepts.
“By starting these conversations at a younger age and introducing medical topics in a fun way, I think more kids will grow up more aware,” says Dr. Owusu.
Her initiatives aim to remove the fear associated with doctor visits and encourage young people to take charge of their health.
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