Forum Leadership Welcome Message | 2021 Black Physicians Forum
Welcome to the 11th annual Northern California Black Physicians Forum. Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the biggest concerns for African Americans. The pandemic has shown that racism in health care continues to result in unnecessary loss of life and has earned a deep distrust for our health care system that only further puts everyone’s lives at risk. The 11th Annual Black Physicians Forum will discuss “Trust After Tuskegee: Black Health provider’s Perspective on the COVID-19 Vaccine”. African American providers will address our community’s continued concerns regarding COVID 19 and historic racism and experimentation on Black people in the public health arena. Providers will also answer frequently asked questions about the latest COVID -19 vaccination roll out for youth, honestly address the safety and side effects, share their personal experiences from receiving a complete dose, and the health inequities of COVID-19 treatment and vaccinations access. City Council member Kimberly Warmsley from Stockton will also discuss responsibilities of local decision makers in this pandemic and hear her personal reasoning for joining the California COVID Justice: Recovery, Response & Repair campaign to strengthen California’s ability to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and build capacity in the state. The CA COVID Justice: Recovery, Response & Repair campaign was formed by Public Health Advocates (PHA) to address underlying systems contributing to longstanding health disparities. With guidance from a steering committee of community partners, targeted statewide and regional communications and policy strategies will rally support for needed policies, programs, and resources. As always, we look forward to hearing different perspectives and learning together how to advance our communities. Be Well,
Pleshette
Pleshette Robertson CEO & Founder - Sac Cultural Hub Chief Editor of THE HUB Magazine President - Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation
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Twlia
Twlia Laster Strategic Marketing Director Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation Owner - Twlia Makes It Happen!
Valarie
Valarie Scruggs Program Development Manager Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation Owner - VisionStep
