The Campaign for New York Health will be hosting an all day conference in the city of Buffalo to explore the intersection of health justice and racial justice.
When:
Saturday, March 16th, 10am - 5pm
Where:
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203
Without examining and addressing racially unjust gaps in health outcomes, policy choices and external conditions, we will not be able to achieve health, safety, and wellbeing for our state as a whole. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from expert speakers and panelists on a wide range of health equity issues. The conference will provide participants with specific actions to take and opportunities to plug into the larger movement.
Topics to be discussed include:
Medical Debt
Structural racism
Maternal/Infant health & mortality
Reproductive health
Seniors & long term care
Mental health issues & coverage—
Health workers & provider shortages —
Labor and health
New York Health Act 101
Healthcare savings
LGBTQIA+ & equitable healthcare
The Equal Rights Amendment
Advocacy training
RSVP REQUIRED: