Webinar
April 21, 2021 at 11am to Noon CT
Health Equity Series: Addressing the History of Medical Mistrust in Communities of Color
COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on communities of color has been greatly influenced by deeply rooted social and economic inequities. With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway across the U.S., it is critical that individuals who have historically been marginalized access health services to become immunized. However, many Black and Brown people have profound reluctance in the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine because of systemic barriers and racial bias within health care institutions.
Addressing this hesitancy in communities of color is imperative to reduce COVID-19 risk, address chronic disease burden, and become resilient and able to thrive in the future. Join Dr. Reuben Warren of Tuskegee University in learning about the history of medical mistrust and identifying strategies to increase vaccine acceptance.
About the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN)
This is the second of three webinars presented by the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and Council on Accreditation (COA) in partnership with NCRN. With the critical goal of improving social determinants through health equity, this partnership will mobilize community-based organizations across the U.S. to mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minority and American Indian and Alaska Native communities that are disproportionately impacted through disseminating culturally and linguistically relevant resources to the hardest hit communities.
Webinars in this Series:
March 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CT
Partnering with Communities of Color to Mitigate COVID-19
May 26, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CT
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About the Alliance and COA Health Equity Series
Everyone needs the building blocks for health and well-being in order to thrive, reach their full potential, and meaningfully contribute to society. The Alliance and COA are committed to health equity as a key strategy to increase the safety and well-being of individuals, families, and communities most impacted by inequality and racism. This is done by:
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April 30, 1-2 p.m. CT