Thursday, July 14
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Awakening to Change is designed to help unify our community by developing a shared understanding of the history, policy, and experiences shaping contemporary discussions of race. We tackle a new topic each month, sometimes reading books, discussing films, or learning from articles. All are welcome to join!
This month’s topic is Racial Realities in Our Healthcare System. Did you know your life expectancy has more to do with your zip code than your physical body? Discover how the medical profession and health care institutions participate in the lack of professionalism and quality care for POC.
We will discuss the following videos. Please watch them prior to our call.
Hiding in Plain Site: What’s Missing in Health Equity
Kerri Norris, who worked at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a health scientist, evaluator, and epidemiologist, will be talking about “Addressing Health Equity using the MISTAH model”.
https://www.ted.com/talks/keri_norris_hiding_in_plain_sight_what_s_missing_in_health_equity
Combating Racism and Place-ism in Medicine
Race shouldn’t determine your health. Zip code shouldn’t change your life expectancy. Dr. Nwando Olayiwola explains how the medical profession does harm to patients by perpetuating racism & committing place-ism, ignoring place & health connections. She offers solutions for how technology & educational reform can help.
https://www.ted.com/talks/j_nwando_olayiwola_combating_racism_and_place_ism_in_medicine
Impact of Roe v Wade on Black Women