May 7 | 1 PM ET
Increasing Health and Social Equity: Preparing Our Communities to Be Healthy in Post-Covid-19
Featuring Dr. Ram Raju, Northwell Health
Moderated by Anita Russell, Northeast Regional Lead for USCBWB
“Thanks To COVID-19, We Can No Longer Sweep Healthcare Disparities Under The Rug”
The U.S. Coalition of Black Women Businesses (USCBWB) hosted Part 1 of its Virtual Health & Wellness Series, bringing together businesswomen, government officials, educators, and practitioners to discuss topics that promote greater health and economic wellbeing in Communities of Color.
Key Takeaways for Dr. Raju’s Discussion
We are committed to continuing the conversation and converting lessons learned into key action plans. Stay tuned for more.
- There can be no health equity without social equity—building awareness of this fundamental truth is a necessity.
- Increase multi-sector community-based collaboration and partnerships with efforts to build and support businesses that meet broader needs.
- Examine critical social determinants—such as income and wealth, physical environment, transportation and public safety—through the eyes of the community.
- Implement multi-level, multi-modality, community-based health literacy to increase the ability to obtain, read, understand, and use healthcare information to make informed decisions.
