Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, MD, FAAFP

Recent decisions, like ending DEI programs, withdrawing from the WHO & Paris Agreement, & restrictive immigration policies, threaten health equity. Climate change worsens disparities, hitting marginalized communities hardest. We must act for justice & a healthier future
#HealthEquity #ClimateJustice

21.01.2025 06:37 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Recovery is possible. Mental health conditions are not life sentences, with the right support, anybody can recover.

The holidays can be lonely and stressful.

For people with #MentalHealth conditions, these stressors may cause symptoms to get worse.

If you’re worried about someone, here’s what you should know:

22.12.2024 17:34 — 👍 129    🔁 37    💬 5    📌 3

Colorful crayon drawing of children on a black background.

It’s #WorldChildrensDay!

Every child deserves the best chance of a healthy future.

They have a right to:
🩺 Health
🍽️ Nutritious food
🤲🏼 Responsive care
💞 Safe, clean and secure environments
👩🏻‍🏫 Education and early learning
🛡️ Protection from harm

#HealthForAll

20.11.2024 08:57 — 👍 277    🔁 100    💬 1    📌 8

Hi, I’m Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, WONCA President-Elect and Director for Health Equity at Duke Family Medicine & Community Health. Latina family doc, passionate about advancing health equity, supporting family doctors worldwide, and driving global collaboration. Looking forward to connecting here!

22.11.2024 12:57 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

But then, by trusting her instincts and working together, they found a way to survive and fight back. It’s a good reminder: even in the toughest moments, collaboration and courage can turn the tide.

22.11.2024 12:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0