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Natalie grew up on the Isle of Wight and has worked as an NHS GP in Tower Hamlets for the past 20 years. She is now leaving the job she loves to focus on women's health and the growing pandemic of dementia. Natalie has travelled the UK as well as the USA and Europe to see how different places manage dementia. Some of her findings have been absolutely fascinating. Her new book THE DEMENTIA REVOLUTION will be out soon!
World What's Up!
Season 4 Episode 1 Dr Ituna Johnson Sogbetun Specialist in Women's and Black Health
Dr. Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun is an amazingly dynamic General Practitioner who I have had the pleasure to hear teacher. She talks with such passion you can't help but listen. In our interview we talk about her love for women health and how salt is the leading contributor to chronic and fatal diseases among the black community in the UK. A fact that is often missed by doctors. We discuss why there is sometimes distrust within the black community in regards to health treatments and how all groups can be better representated in the health service.
Dr Johnson- Sogbetun has over a decades experience in both the National Health Service and the private sector. Specializing in women's health, sexual and reproductive health, and menopause care, she is a member of the British Menopause Society. Actively involved in the RCGP North West London Faculty Board, she leads initiatives promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Dr. Johnson-Sogbetun's advocacy extends to her role in the Rock My Menopause Committee within the Primary Care Women's Health Forum. She passionately champions health equity, notably through the HEAL courses initiative, addressing health issues affecting the Black community.
Beyond her medical career, Dr. Johnson-Sogbetun serves as a GP tutor and examiner at Queen Mary's University of London Medical school. Balancing professional excellence with insights gained from personal healthcare challenges, she forges a unique connection with her patients. Dr. Itunu Johnson-Sogbetun embodies a holistic approach to healthcare, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to her multifaceted roles.
If you would like ton here more from Dr Johnson-Sogbetun please check out these links
https://www.osmosis.org/blog/2023/11/17/black-health-inequity-a-cry-for-equity-and-justice-for-all