Webinar
July 28 at 11a.m. to Noon CT.
Health Equity Series:
Partnering with Communities of Color to Mitigate COVID-19
During these unprecedented times, equity and justice must be prioritized in social policy. In addition, understanding the inequality within communities of color can guide the conversation of how to mitigate COVID-19 through various partnerships. Through this webinar, we hope to encourage community-based organizations (CBOs) to work together to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Through these partnerships, we can create a unified front against inequity and help support the physical, mental, and overall well-being of community members during this time. Join us in the conversation that includes mitigation strategies that can be led in partnership with other community-based organizations.
About the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN)
This is webinar is part of a series presented by the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and Council on Accreditation (COA) in partnership with NCRN, an initiative of the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM). 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.
Listen to this episode of the podcast More than Health Care: Nonprofits and Health Care Working Together featuring Dr. Dominic Mack of MSM. Learn more about NCRN and the power that partnerships have in the fight for health equity amid the pandemic.
Webinars in this Series:
The State of COVID-19 Disparities for Communities of Color
March 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CT
Addressing the History of Medical Mistrust in Communities of Color
April 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CT
Supporting Individuals with Disabilities and Affected by COVID-19
May 26, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CT
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:
- Promoting collective action
- Advancing equity
- Engaging communities in self-determined solutions
- Advocating for effective policies and systems
Takeaways:
- Ways to meaningfully connect with other CBOs
- Better understanding of how communities of color are impacted by COVID-19
- Empirically supported steps to creating and sustaining systemic change
Presenter
Webinar presenters will include experts from the NCRN initiative, which is working to mitigate COVID-19 through extensive community outreach and evidence-based strategies with education, policy building, and authentic engagement to help address the pandemic’s impact on marginalized communities