Building a Community for Health Equity in Utah
Welcome to Black Physicians of Utah, where we are building a community of Black physicians, residents, interns, medical students, and aspiring physicians dedicated to achieving health equity for Black and underserved Utahns.
Latest News at BPOU
Black Men’s Mental Health Forum
BPOU strives to address Black men’s mental health issues in order to help those wanting to better their mental health. We welcome all Black Men (18 yo >) who recognize their struggles and would like to understand and improve their well being with fellow Black Men.
Integrated Outpatient Care – The Innovation of Integrated Care
The Black Physicians of Utah Presents, in partnership with the U of U Health and the IOC, Integrative Health for Underrepresented and Marginalized Communities of Salt Lake. Please come to engage and learn about this comprehensive and innovative medical practice meeting the complex behavioral health and medical needs of our community.
Perinatal Mental Health Film Screening & Discussion
Women of color face a multitude of disparities from conception to postpartum. These disparities are not due to biological differences but are attributable to systemic bias and inequalities. For example, Black women are twice as likely to experience infertility and perinatal mood disorder and statistically less likely to receive care for these conditions. Please join BPOU and the University of Utah Department of OB/GYN as we take a take a deeper dive into these concerns and screen the films Black Motherhood and When the Bow Brakes as a community.
Monthly Service Opportunity
BPOU will serve on the 4th Thursday of every month as we give back to those in need and listen to the personal challenges of the community.
Black Men’s Mental Health Forum
BPOU strives to address Black men’s mental health issues in order to help those wanting to better their mental health. We welcome all Black Men (18 yo >) who recognize their struggles and would like to understand and improve their well being with fellow Black Men.
Utah’s Juneteenth Townhall w/ Keynote from Dr. Gloria Oyeniyi
Dr. Gloria Oyeniyi gave a keynote on Mental Healing and Reconciliation on Saturday during Utah’s Juneteenth Townhall. Thank you for your amazing words Dr. Gloria Oyeniyi.
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month
June is National Men’s Health Month! This month is all about encouraging the men in your life (including you, men out there!) to take care of their bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease.
Member Spotlight
Afaf Osman, MD
Event Calendar
BPOU Event Archive
Our New Mental Health Resources Page
Mental health is an essential component of overall wellness, and it’s important that everyone has access to resources and support to manage their mental health. However, the Black community often faces unique challenges when it comes to accessing mental health resources, including systemic racism, discrimination, and stigma. That’s why the Black Physicians of Utah have created a Mental Health Resource page, which aims to provide Black individuals and families in Utah with access to information, resources, and support for mental health, as well as a directory of licensed Black therapists in Utah. Our goal is to help Black Utahns prioritize their mental health and find the support they need to thrive.
Apply for the Mentorship Program
Are you a medical student looking for guidance and support on your path to becoming a physician? Look no further than the Black Physicians of Utah’s mentorship program! Our program connects students with experienced Black physicians who can provide invaluable insight and advice. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Apply today!
Community Resources
We believe that access to information and resources is essential to achieving health equity, and we’re committed to providing these resources to our community. We’ve gathered a wealth of information on a variety of health topics, to help you find the support and care you need.
Explore our community resources page today and take the first step towards better health and wellbeing.
