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New Award for Tackling Baby Jaundice Disparities
1 Nov
Summary
- Consultant awarded for improving jaundice care in babies with darker skin.
- Programme trained over 1,200 healthcare professionals across the UK.
- Jaundice in darker skin tones can be harder to detect, risking delayed treatment.
Dr. Helen Gbinigie, an NHS consultant, has been honored with a national award for her significant contributions to neonatal care. She received the inclusive leader of the year award at the BAME Health and Care Awards for her work on the Jaundice in Darker Skin Tone Babies Programme.
This program specifically targets inequalities in the care of newborns with neonatal jaundice, aiming for fairer treatment for all infants. Dr. Gbinigie emphasized the importance of collaboration and equity in achieving lasting change.
The initiative has trained over 1,200 healthcare professionals from more than 80 NHS organizations throughout the United Kingdom. Judges recognized her success in translating a identified health disparity into tangible national improvements in neonatal care.
Neonatal jaundice, a common condition, manifests as yellowing of the skin. While treatable if detected early, it can be more challenging to identify in babies with darker skin tones, increasing the risk of delayed diagnosis and treatment.
