It’s Black History Month! As part of the health care field, we have to acknowledge the historical neglect and abuse that BIPOC communities have experienced in medical settings. Because of the fraught history and complicated relationship BIPOC communities have with the medical system, individuals often don’t receive or seek the treatment they need. Fortunately, integrative care is an effective option for patients seeking care that doesn’t carry the negative baggage. In fact, historically, acupuncture has been an effective and accepted treatment for communities of color.