On Monday, June 29, PanPals hosted a chat with health researchers Dr. Waridibo Allison, Dr. Amelie Ramirez, and Dr. Denna Wheeler to discuss race, ethnicity and health justice in the COVID-19 pandemic. These health equity leaders discussed the impact of the pandemic on Black, Latinx and Indigenous/Native communities, and helped equip us with as a community with a path towards health justice for all.
Here, you can see and share the full-length video.
Also, our panelists suggested the following “Ways to Make a Difference” for community members who want to take concrete steps to further health justice. Watch your email for a version with clickable links!
Were you at the chat or have you had a chance to watch? Have you seen examples of effective action to further health justice in YOUR community? What steps have you taken or are considering? Share your thoughts as a comment below, and let’s keep working to turn this moment into a movement!
Pan Pals, from the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics 