What are the issues and how can they be corrected? Race is reflected in the pandemics’ disproportionate effect on communities of color. Women’s diseases are often missed and misdiagnosed. Women and people of color are often ignored by the medical profession. Clinical studies and research are typically limited to white male patients. We will also explore the long-term impact of discrimination and micro-aggressions on our bodies.

See the link below to watch the video recording of this discussion about Race and gender disparities in healthcare with our expert speakers:

Dr. Susan Rogers, immediate past President of the Physicians for a National Program (PNHP) and assistant professor of medicine at Rush University. She is a longtime advocate for health care justice and racial equity. Dr. Rogers has testified before Congress and spoken to both medical and community audiences throughout the country.

Darcie Green is the Executive Director of Latinas Contra Cancer and brings with her 20 years of community activism and public policy experience.  Darcie served as Chair of the Santa Clara County Race and Health Disparities Community Board. 

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