Is Racism a Public Health Crisis?

Is Racism a Public Health Crisis? is organized by Pri-Med.

Release Date: 1/9/2024
Expiration Date: 1/9/2027

Description:
The past few years have brought a refreshing focus to the interplay of racism and health outcomes in the United States. Now communities across the country are declaring racism a public health crisis, but why and what does this mean? In this session Dr. Gregory Hall walks us through the data on why US communities have declared racism a public health threat. He will explore the history behind these declarations and review how you as a clinician can have an impact on this health crisis.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the data related to US communities that have declared racism as a public health threat.
• Explore the historical sentinel events that seem to drive the acceptance of these declarations.
• Review best practices for providers that can mitigate the effects of racism on our community.

Topics:

• Cultural Competency & Humility
• Cultural Competency & Humility - Health Equity
• Population Health