Racial Disparities at Every Stage of COVID-19, Webinar Recording

Overview

This is a 90-minute recording of a webinar held on February 8, 2021.

This webinar discussed how the existing racial disparities and health inequities in our country have amplified the effects of COVID-19. From infection rates, hospitalizations, and deaths, communities of color have been impacted by COVID-19 at higher rates. Now, after more than a year since the world woke to a spreading viral pandemic, an effective COVID-19 vaccine offers protection and a promise of normal life. But a final-step challenge persists – getting the vaccine into the arms of people who need it most. Please join us for a presentation and conversation with Taison Bell, MD and moderated by Sam Fulwood, PhD.

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Discuss how communities of color are more vulnerable to the COVID-19 infection
• Identify reasons Black and Brown people are reluctant to embrace the vaccine
• Discuss how minority community leaders, especially in the medical profession, are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination efforts
• Discuss how social determinants of health and systemic racism have led to worse outcomes for COVID-19

How to Watch

Click here to access the recording of this webinar!

Racism, Bias, and Other Determinants of Health: Issues and Actions, 3/1

Description 

First Machine Learning Book Club Meeting, 2/19

Description 

Join Dr. Ashley Naimi starting this Friday, February 19th at 10:50am to 12:00pm for the first Machine Learning Book Club meeting! 

The book club will meet every other Friday at 10:50am. We will be studying The Hundred Page Machine Learning Book, available (free) here. This club will be introductory: no experience with machine learning is necessary. A basic understanding of regression will help. 

How to Join

Email Dr. Naimi (ashley [dot] naimi [at] emory [dot] edu) in advance to obtain the Zoom meeting information! 

Spring Career Fair, 2/26

Description

The Office of Career Development hosts two annual Career Fairs where public health and healthcare organizations network with bright and promising Rollins students and alumni. The event provides an exciting atmosphere to learn of opportunities, hiring practices, desired skill sets, and future needs.

We are excited to offer our Spring Career Fair in a highly interactive, virtual format. 

Join us on Friday, February 26^th from 11 am- 4 pm EST.

How to Register 

• Registration for the career fair opens on February 17th
• Click here to register for the event on Handshake! 

PRISM Thesis Opportunities Meeting, 2/10

Description 

Join the PRISM faculty on February 10th at 12PM to hear about thesis opportunities for EPI students interested in HIV and sexual health. 

In order to receive the Zoom meeting information, please RSVP to Susan at sschlue [at] emory [dot] edu by February 9th. 

See the flyer below for further information! 

Harm Reduction Day, 2/16

Description

Get ready for Harm Reduction Day 2021! Advocate with Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition to promote adequate syringe access. Click the link below for advocacy videos, links to handouts, registration and A CHANCE TO WIN A $50 GIFT CARD! 

Click here to watch the advocacy webinar they have prepared and view the agenda and activities for the day!

Event Information 

• The event will be held virtually on February 16th, 11:00am – 12:00pm
• Click here to register!
• See the flyer below for details and the opportunity to win a $50 gift card by taking part in a social media challenge