Fauci to keynote Meharry summit on health equity, racial justice

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/meharry-announces-healthcare-equality-summit-featuring-dr-fauci-dr-hildreth/

"Meharry Medical College announced it will hold a free virtual health summit featuring Dr. James Hildreth and Dr. Anthony Fauci. 

The event will be a three-part series looking at health disparities in minority communities and ways to advance health equity, particularly related to oral health. Keynote speakers include Meharry President Dr. James Hildreth and NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, among other national leaders.  

The summit will allow for open dialogue so health experts can develop community-centered approaches to preventing diseases and addressing COVID-19 in communities facing minority healthcare disparities.  

“These conversations have never been more important,” said Dr. Hildreth, an infectious disease expert. “COVID-19 has only illuminated the gulf of health disparities that exist between majority and minority communities across our country, particularly in rural communities. Over the last year, we have further focused our collective efforts on addressing these disparities, and this Summit will provide our community with the opportunity to engage around how best to make long lasting changes that will impact the lives of all people.” 

Event organizers say the global pandemic has led to a greater awareness of racial justice and health disparities. The summit aims to develop solutions for accessible and affordable health care. "....(more)