Department of Pediatrics

Healthcare in the Black Community with Connect for Health CO

Written by 9News | February 03, 2026

The focus of Black History Month is often culture, leadership and social change, but healthcare is also an important pillar to the Black experience in the United States. Brandi Freeman, MD, pediatrician, weighs in on the importance of earning patients' trust, understanding the history of healthcare in the U.S. and how Black Coloradoans can access care close to home.