Why We Need DEI in Healthcare

Join the DEAR Council for a vital conversation on why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) matter so deeply in healthcare and how we can all help build a system that serves everyone.

We are honored to present Dr. Bonzo Reddick, Professor of Community Medicine.

Whether you’re pursuing public health, clinical medicine, or biomedical sciences, this conversation will deepen your understanding of why DEI is not just a professional value, but a clinical imperative.

Bonzo K. Reddick, MD, MPH
A native of Savannah, Georgia, Dr. Bonzo Reddick earned his bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College and his MD degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. He completed a Family Medicine residency and earned a master’s degree in public health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before returning to Chatham County in 2014. He currently serves as a Professor of Community Medicine at Mercer University’s School of Medicine and provides medical care at a mobile Healthcare for the Homeless (HCH) clinic through the J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and was named the Georgia Family Physician of the Year in 2021.