Dialogues in Diversity: Are We All in this Together? Health Inequity, Discrimination, Xenophobia and Allyship during COVID-19 Part 1

The growing risk of the COVID-19 virus is associated with a rise in discrimination and stigma. Several groups are experiencing disparities in regards to access to privileges which include affordable healthcare, safe and adequate housing, technology, food security and the ability to effectively social distance.

Part 1 of this discussion on health inequity, discrimination, xenophobia and allyship, will examine how an effective response to COVID-19 must consider barriers to access and equity, generally; and how these inequities impact health outcomes, for various communities. Part 2 will follow on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Discussion topics for part 1 will include:

• Communities vulnerable to the virus as a result of historic and contemporary inequities;
• Disparities in access to care;
• COVID-19 research implications and necessity of special efforts and outreach strategies for high risk groups

For more information, view the webinar flyer. 

Speakers

Dr. Anna Banerji
Director
Global and Indigenous Health at Continuing Professional Development
Faculty of Medicine
The University of Toronto

Dr. Lily Cho
Associate Dean
Global and Community Engagement, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
York University

Dr. Melissa S. Creary
Assistant Professor
Health Management and Policy
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor

Dr. Roberta K. Timothy
Assistant Professor
Social & Behavioural Health Sciences
Dalla Lana School of Public Health
The University of Toronto

Moderator

Dr. Mike Salter
Chief of Research
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

Accreditation Information

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada – Section 1 – Up to 2 hrs
College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+ Certification – Up to 2 Mainpro+ credits