Virtual series focuses on improving health equity for Black Californians
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – With the goal of increasing the life expectancy of Black Californians by 15% by the end of 2023, the California Black Health Network (CBHN) today announced its upcoming Health Equity Forum speaker series. These free, conversational-style, virtual events will bring together world-renowned public healthcare professionals, community leaders, and public and private executives focused on closing significant health equity gaps among black Californians.
“We know that providing information and support from trusted community professionals is a key driver to improving Black health and the Health Equity Forum series brings these important voices to Black communities throughout the state,” said Rhonda M. Smith, CBHN Executive Director.
The Health Equity Forum series covers critical health equity topics such as Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, dispelling healthcare myths, cancer and other disease disparities, the recognition of unsung heroes in healthcare, and more.
“The CBHN Health Equity Forums provide an important opportunity to educate the community on critical issues related to improving the health and well-being of Black Californians and expose them to key thought leadership. I am elated to have the opportunity to engage in a conversation with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, someone who I deeply respect for her tremendous contribution to the development of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is truly a unique experience for me and the community,” says Dr. Noha Aboelata.
Upcoming sessions in the series include:
- COVID-19 Vaccines: From Research to Community
May 21, 2021 at 1:00pm Pacific
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An interview and conversation with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, research fellow and scientific lead for the Coronavirus Vaccines & Immunopathogenesis Team at the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Vaccine Research Center and Dr. Noha Aboelata, CEO and Founder of Roots Community Health Center.
- Addressing Prostate Cancer Disparities in the Black Community
June 17, 2021 at 12:00pm Pacific
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Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron, Chief Patient Officer at Pfizer, will focus on the company’s multicultural and health equity initiatives, their efforts to address cancer disparities and encourage screening and early cancer detection, and their commitment to diversity in clinical trial participation.
Dr. Richardson-Heron’s presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on prostate cancer disparities in Black men, featuring Dr. Rick Kittles of City of Hope’s Comprehensive Cancer Center and Mark Kennedy of Boston Public Health Commission’s Department of Population Sciences.
Additional sessions will be announced soon and posted on CBHN’s social media channels and website.
About California Black Health Network
The California Black Health Network (CBHN) is the voice and trusted resource for Black health equity in California. Founded in 1983, CBHN is the only Black-led organization dedicated to advocating for health equity for all African Americans and Black Immigrants in California. Connect with CBHN: cablackhealthnetwork.org | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube