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Approaching the end of 2020, two of the most pressing concerns facing the country are the long-standing issue of racial discrimination and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The issues have merged with the pandemic taking a disproportionate health and economic toll on people of color. As vaccines become available, prioritizing racial equity will become increasingly important for mitigating these disparities and preventing further widening of the going forward, especially as early polling indicates that people of color are more hesitant to get vaccinated for COVID-19. KFF and the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute held an interactive web briefing on…

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December 11 Web Event: Racism and Discrimination in Health Care - Experiences Today and Actions to Address Going Forward Approaching the end of 2020, two of the most pressing concerns facing the country are the long-standing issue of racial discrimination and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The issues have merged with the pandemic taking a disproportionate health and economic toll on people of color. As vaccines become available, prioritizing racial equity will become increasingly important for mitigating these disparities and preventing further widening of the gap going forward, especially as early polling indicates that people of color are more hesitant to get vaccinated for COVID-19.…

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Johns Hopkins University Press is offering a 30% discount on select public health books between October 23 and November 6, 2020. To access the discount, add the books you would like to purchase to your cart, and use the promo code HPHB before checking out. Purchase your copy TODAY! 

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