Image courtesy of Detroit Community Care Network
In a critical push for healthcare equity, Detroit residents and neighboring communities are urged to join the “End Race-Based Medicine Community Conversation” on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Held from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Third New Hope Baptist Church (12850 Plymouth Rd., Detroit, MI 48227), the event will spotlight medical experts, community leaders, and personal stories to challenge unjust racial biases in healthcare practices and inspire lasting reform.
David Underwood, Managing Director of Detroit Community Care Network, emphasized that in light of growing evidence and awareness that race-based medicine perpetuates health disparities, the community must come together to demand change.
The event will be hosted by Dr. Hayley S. Thompson, Ph.D., Director, Center for Health Equity & Community Knowledge in Urban Populations (CHECK-UP), Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Ijeoma Nnodim Opara, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, and founding co-chair of Detroit End Race Based Medicine Taskforce, Wayne State University School of Medicine, will deliver a powerful keynote presentation on Race Based Medicine and how it impacts the health and wellbeing of Detroiters.
An interactive and action-packed panel discussion will be moderated by Lisa Braddix, Chief Equity Officer, Southeastern Michigan Health Association, and feature dynamic speakers: Dr. Claudia Richardson, Medical Director, City of Detroit; Bishop Edgar Vann, Senior Pastor, Second Ebenezer Church and founder, Detroit Equity Report; Quantez Pressley, Lead Pastor, Third New Hope Baptist Church and Dr. Ijeoma Nnodim Opara.
This panel will set the stage for our community conversation where residents will engage with experts and each other on how we work together to dismantle the practice of race-based medicine. The event will provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of Race Based Medicine and present practical approaches to advocate for systemic change.
“This conversation is the first step in building a healthier, more just healthcare system for everyone,” Underwood said.
This call for participation emphasizes the significance of community involvement in shaping policies that affect public health. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussions, and be equipped with tools to actively eradicate outdated and harmful medical practices.
This discussion is free to attend, and to register; please visit: https://bit.ly/EndRaceBasedMedicine_Register
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