Naser Alsharif, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of the Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, will discuss cultural competency issues in regards to Muslim women today at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Provider bias and lack of knowledge about religion and culture present one of the biggest road blocks when it comes to good health care for Muslim women, about 3,000 of whom live in the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas, he said.
A limited number of lunches are available at today’s discussion.
Dr. Alsharif’s discussion is part of the UNMC 2010-2011 Diversity and Cultural Arts Series.