Full course description
PLEASE NOTE: No CE or certificate are available in this free version of the course.
If you are seeking CE or a certificate of completion, you will need to enroll in the paid CE version: https://www.mitrainingcenter.org/courses/ihera0921ce
By grounding health equity work in a clear analysis of the root causes of inequities, we are better equipped to identify the strategies required to achieve health for all. This recorded webinar will serve as an introduction to exploring a racial justice and power framework as a way to center equity in organizational practices.
This training was recorded in June 2021.
Audience
Public health professionals in all settings, including governmental public health, non-profits, health systems, etc. as well as across disciplines, whether health education, nursing, environmental health, leadership, etc.
Learning Objectives
- Internalize shared language as it relates to discourse on racism, power, and health equity
- Describe the historical context of systemic racism in the U.S. and how/why it is maintained
- Articulate the intersection of racial justice and public health
Instructors
Ana Téllez, Capacity Building Program Director, Human Impact Partners
Lili Farhang, Co-Director, Human Impact Partners
Planning Committee
Phoebe Kulik, MPH, CHES; Dany Zemmel, MPH; Makeda Porter, MSW
Sponsors
The Region V Public Health Training Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31684 Public Health Training Centers ($924,899). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Region V PHTC, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
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