Uchenna S. Uchendu
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Dr. Uchenna S. Uchendu is a leading health services researcher whose work centers on health equity, women's health, and the delivery of care within the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. Her research critically examines how race, ethnicity, and systemic factors shape surgical outcomes and treatment disparities. In her highly cited 2018 study, "Associations between Race/Ethnicity, Uterine Fibroids, and Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy in the VA Healthcare System," Dr. Uchendu illuminated significant racial disparities in access to minimally invasive hysterectomy for uterine fibroids, a condition disproportionately affecting Black women. This work, which has garnered over 30 citations, underscores her commitment to translating epidemiological findings into actionable policy and clinical practice improvements. Beyond this seminal paper, Dr. Uchendu has been a vocal advocate for integrating equity into VA quality metrics and has contributed to national conversations on reproductive health justice. Her research not only advances academic knowledge but also directly informs efforts to dismantle structural barriers within one of the nation's largest integrated healthcare systems.
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