Dr. Chiquita Tuttle Calls for Health Care Advocacy & Community Healing
- Moyo Institute, Inc.
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
A powerful conversation with Love Letters 2 Our Bodies podcast guest, Dr. Chiquita Tuttle, Ph.D., a distinguished leader in healthcare management and passionate advocate for Black women's health through her work with BLACC (Black Ladies Advocating for Cancer Care).
About Dr. Chiquita Tuttle
Dr. Tuttle brings years of expertise in healthcare management and a deep commitment to addressing health disparities that disproportionately affect Black women. As an active member of BLACC, she has dedicated herself to improving cancer care outcomes and ensuring that Black women have the support, resources, and advocacy they need throughout their health journeys.
What We Discussed
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Tuttle and I explored the intersection of healthcare, advocacy, and community healing. Our conversation touched on:
Healthcare Leadership Through a Black Woman's Lens - Dr. Tuttle shared insights about navigating healthcare management as a Black woman, discussing both the unique challenges and the powerful perspective she brings to improving healthcare systems.
The Mission of BLACC - We dove deep into the important work of Black Ladies Advocating for Cancer Care, exploring how this organization is transforming cancer care experiences for Black women through education, support, and systemic advocacy.
Supporting Loved Ones on Their Cancer Journey - Dr. Tuttle offered practical wisdom for those supporting family members and friends through cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, emphasizing the importance of informed advocacy and emotional support.
Systemic Change in Healthcare - Our conversation addressed the critical need for healthcare systems to better serve Black women, discussing both current challenges and promising developments on the horizon.
Personal Healing and Self-Care - Dr. Tuttle opened up about maintaining her own wellbeing while doing emotionally demanding advocacy work, sharing practices that sustain her in this vital mission.
Why This Conversation Matters
Healthcare disparities affecting Black women are well-documented, particularly in cancer care where outcomes vary significantly based on race and socioeconomic factors. Dr. Tuttle's work represents hope and action in addressing these inequities. Her insights remind us that healing happens not just in medical settings, but through community, advocacy, and the persistent work of champions like her.
Key Takeaways
This episode reinforces our podcast's core mission of celebrating Black women's strength while acknowledging the unique challenges we face in healthcare settings. Dr. Tuttle's story demonstrates how professional expertise combined with personal passion can create meaningful change for our community.
Dr. Tuttle's message is clear - We must be advocates for ourselves and our loved ones, armed with knowledge, supported by community, and unwavering in our commitment to better health outcomes for all Black women.
Listen Now
This episode of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies is available here or on Apple Podcast, Spotify and nearly all major streaming platforms. Join us for this essential conversation about health, healing, and the power of advocacy.
Love Letters to Our Bodies is a podcast for, by, and about Black women, featuring conversations on health, healing, and happiness. Each episode creates space for authentic dialogue that educates, inspires, and empowers our community.
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