6abc Studios (WPVI) -- This Building It Better Together Town Hall will put a spotlight on the racial inequalities within our healthcare system.
Tamala Edwards moderates this conversation with a panel of local Doctors of color discussing how the COVID-19 crisis has put a spotlight on racial disparities, the issues of implicit bias in treatment, the socio-economic factors leading to sub-par care in underserved communities, and how to increase Diversity and Inclusion advancement in leadership.
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Tamala also talks solutions and forward thinking initiatives with two local CEO's of the largest hospital systems in Southeastern Pennsylvania as they signed a pledge with 11 other hospitals stating 'racism is a health crisis'.
And Health Reporter Ali Gorman offers important tips for patients to make sure they are getting the best care from their providers.
CEO Panel:
Jack Lynch
Pres. & CEO, Main Line Health
Dr. Steve Klasko
Pres. & CEO, Jefferson Health
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Doctors/Health Professionals Panel:
Shelly Buck
President, Riddle Hospital, Main Line Health
Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins, PhD
Center for Health Equity & Promotion, University of Penn
Michele Harper
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ER Physician, Author - "The Beauty in Breaking"
Dr. Sanul Corrielus
Cardiologist, Corrieluscardiology.com
Watch previous COVID-19 Town Halls:
COVID Vaccine - Fact Vs. Fear
COVID-19 and the Holidays