Guest: Mia Malcolm
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Facilitator
NICU Mom
In this episode:
- Identify two common myths about short and long-term outcomes for Black and Brown NICU babies.
- Describe one strategy to infuse humanity into their communication with families, especially when delivering difficult news
- List two actions that NICU professionals can take to help families feel seen and heard.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode
About Mia Malcolm
Mia began her career in healthcare in pharmacy but soon pivoted into advocacy and diversity when she became more aware of the disparities in outcomes and access in minoritized communities. Mia’s journey into pediatrics began 15 years ago when her son Gavin was born at 24 weeks, and they spent 268 days in the NICU. Her experience as a NICU mom to a former 24-week micro preemie paired with her expertise in the EDIB space makes her a sought-after advisor and advocate for many both in and outside of the healthcare space. She is the co-author of Racism & Quality of Neonatal Intensive Care: Voices of Black Mothers, published in PEDIATRICS, as well as Racism as a Preventable Harm, published in Nursing Administration Quarterly. Mia serves on several local & national committees and task forces related to elevating the voices of parents and caregivers as well as equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Acknowledgment is a step towards equity, but acknowledgment without action is irresponsible.