Health Justice

Check out this video introduction to Health Justice principles and Politically Compassionate Herbalism by Mary Blue

The Radherb Health Justice movement was founded in 2006 by a group of herbalists/ community activists who wanted to see more health justice dialogue within the herbal community.  Mary Blue, Dana Woodruff , Kate Boverman & Rebecca Hein were founders and organizers of Radherb and worked together with Lauren Giambrone and Farmacy Herbs (and others!) to develop these Health Justice trainings.

• Encourage a dialogue about Community Health Care and explore issues of Oppression and Accessibility with students, teachers, community organizers and practitioners of herbalism/ holistic health.
• Focus on Cultural Competency, which is defined simply as the ability to understand, communicate with, and provide effective and appropriate care to people with diverse values, experiences, and backgrounds.
• Create a base of Health Justice Educators/ Practitioners who can begin to teach and inspire health care providers, clinics, schools, teachers and students throughout the Northeast

 Introduction to Health Justice Principles and Compassionate Herbalism

Health Justice facilitated discussion topics

Cultural Competency questionaire for Herbalists/ Holistic Practitioners