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How can we create a healthier world and prevent the crisis next time? In a few short months, COVID-19 devastated the world and, in particular, the United States. It infected millions, killed hundreds of thousands, and effectively made the earth stand still. Yet America was already in poor health before COVID-19 appeared. Racism, marginalization, socioeconomic inequality--our failure to address these forces left us vulnerable to COVID-19 and the ensuing global health crisis it became. Had we tackled these challenges twenty years ago, after the outbreak of SARS, perhaps COVID-19 could have been quickly contained. Instead, we allowed our systems to deteriorate. Following on the themes of his…

Health Justice Can’t Be Blind  October 19, 2021  The Petrie-Flom Center Staff  Bioethics, Health Justice: Engaging Critical Perspectives in Health Law and Policy, Health Law Policy, Philosophy, Professional Regulation, Public Health, Race, Resource Allocation, Social Determinants of Health By Daniel E. Dawes “Justice is blind.” We have all heard this phrase before, and seen the iconic representation: the blindfolded Lady Justice. That blindfold is supposed to symbolize impartiality. It represents our strict subscription to the notion that impartiality and objectivity are the principles upon which our system…

Symposium Conclusion: Health Justice: Engaging Critical Perspectives in Health Law & Policy  October 22, 2021  The Petrie-Flom Center Staff  Blog Symposia, Featured, Health Care Reform, Health Justice: Engaging Critical Perspectives in Health Law and Policy, Health Law Policy, History, Human Rights, Medical Quality, Patient Care, Public Health, Race, Resource Allocation, Social Determinants of Health By Lindsay F. Wiley and Ruqaiijah Yearby As our digital symposium on health justice comes to a close, we have much to be thankful for and inspired by. We are honored to provide a platform for…

SHLI Lunch & Learn Session 2 When: October 27, 2021 ~ 11:00M- 1:00 PM EST Topic: Civic Engagement and Climate Change Policies REGISTER TODAY   Tentative Agenda 11:00-11:20 AM - Welcome and Introductions Daniel E. Dawes, JD Executive Director Satcher Health Leadership Institute Associate Professor Morehouse School of Medicine   Maisha Standifer, PhD, MPH Director, Health Policy Satcher Health Leadership Institute Morehouse School of Medicine 11:20-12:20 PM - Round Table Discussions Sara Houston, JD (Moderator) Lead Public Health Attorney State of Nebraska   Kristin Hall Director City of Cleveland Mayor’s Office of Sustainability    Bob Dixon…

Dr. David Satcher Receives 2021 Fries Prize for Improving Health   David Satcher, MD, PhD, 2021 Fries Prize for Improving Health recipient. October 25, 2021     Satcher Honored for Championing Health Equity and Commitment to Eliminating Health Disparities David Satcher, MD, PhD, 16th U.S. surgeon general, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and founder of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, today received the 2021 Fries Prize for Improving Health. Satcher was honored for his outstanding achievements and lifetime commitment to eliminating health disparities and championing health equity for all. The Fries Prize for Improving Health award…