All too often, Black people experience more barriers to health based on their race. Many get sick or die because of these barriers. COVID-19 and asthma, for example, are more common among African Americans. How can we all work together to improve the health of Black Americans?
Let’s start the conversation. Join us Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 5:00 p.m. ET for a free online event.
Black People Like Me: Asthma, COVID-19, and Questions We Need Answered
The first 100 to attend the event will get a $25.00 Visa gift card!*
Who should attend
- Black patients, families and caregivers impacted by COVID-19 and asthma
- Black clergy
- Medical and health professionals
- All people who wish to better understand the needs of the Black community
Speakers
- Tonya Winders, President/CEO, Allergy & Asthma Network
- LeRoy Graham, MD, pediatric pulmonologist and founder of Not One More Life
- A panel of patients and families living with asthma during the pandemic
What we’ll cover
- The challenges that Black Americans face in managing their health that lead to COVID-19 and asthma complications.
- What matters most to Black people
- What questions Black Americans want answered regarding their health.
- The role of clergy in helping Black people to take charge of their health.
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*The first 100 Black patients, families or caregivers attending the conference will get a $25.00 Visa gift card! We will send you information on how to get the gift card after you register. We’ll also invite you to a private Facebook group.
This is the first of six online events we will host to better understand and address:
- the impact of asthma and COVID-19 on the Black community
- how to involve Black patients and families more to improve their health
This conference is funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) – Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award #EAIN-00134.
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