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Varied Skin Colors in Healthcare

This guide will offer articles, photographs, and other resources featuring diverse skin tones.

Introduction

This section links to images you can use in projects and presentations, featuring diverse people from varied backgrounds and experiences.

Healthcare Images

A toddler being held by her mother. The toddler is about to receive a vaccine from a smiling female doctor.

  • Brown Skin Matters - Instagram feed of images of brown skin with various conditions.
  • Vaccine Photo Project - Photos of diverse people receiving vaccines. Free for use under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Provided by SELF and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Toddler about to receive a vaccine from a doctor. Image provided by SELF Magazine. Used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

General Images

A Black non-binary person with a short mohawk and tattoos sits on a chair in front of a yellow backdrop while holding a black cane. They have a neutral expression and are wearing a salmon T-shirt with jean shorts.


A Black non-binary person holding a black cane. Image from the Disabled and Here Collection. Used under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Paid Stock Sites

A list of stock sites focusing on culturally diverse stock assets for pay.