Date Developed: 05/18/2021. Source: County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Presenter(s): Renee Canady, Jannah Bierens, Jennifer Harris, Ericka Burroughs-Girardi, Selma Aly, Joanne Lee. Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 59 minutes.
There is a growing number of states and local jurisdictions declaring racism as a public health issue. What do these declarations mean and how are they helpful in advancing racial equity? How ready is the discipline/field of Public Health to actively respond to declarations? Presenters will explore these compelling questions and more in this webinar.
• Learn how racism influences health
• Discuss root causes of health equity
• Differentiate transactional versus transformative approaches
• Review MATCH'S Racism Declaration Action Toolkit