Civic Boot Camp: Addressing racism in community-based health programs

Experts discuss racism in healthcare: a less talked about issue with big impact.

About this event
You’ve seen headlines covering the latest healthcare policies and heard the calls for public health reform but the reality is that many in our community, especially those from marginalized communities, face unique and additional barriers to medical care, regardless of advances in treatment and care for many. Join Seattle CityClub on Friday, November 5 and Friday, November 12, as we explore the consequences of racism in our public health systems and innovative solutions to address it. Community experts and healthcare professionals will discuss how racism impacts public health, the role of anti-racism education, outreach and legislation, and specific and actionable strategies that communities and individuals can adopt in order to step away from a standard of healthcare for some towards a more equitable future of “Healthcare for All.”

This is the second part in a two part series. The first webinar will take place on Friday, November 5 and will cover institutional anti-racism strategies for health equity. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-boot-camp-anti-racism-strategies-for-health-equity-tickets-169012810867?aff=calendar

Speakers
Sofia Aragon, Executive Director, Washington Center for Nursing
AyeNay A. Abye, CEO, Tubman Center for Health & Freedom
Jiquanda Nelson, Vice President, African American Health Board of Washington State

Moderator
Christin Ayers, Executive Producer of Facing Race, King 5
The webinar will run for 1 hour with a post-panel 20-minute small group breakout session so participants can interact directly with the speakers. The panel will be recorded and made available to the public a week after the final event in the series concludes.

Pricing
Pay what you can levels: $20, $40 and $75
Free tickets are available to all, no questions asked
Donations welcome
Note: Registration is for this program only. Register for the November 5th program here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-boot-camp-anti-racism-strategies-for-health-equity-tickets-169012810867?aff=calendar