Colorado husband and wife, who are medical experts, encourage Black community to get coronavirus vaccine
As Coloradoâs Department of Public Health and Environment tries to address slow vaccination rates for communities of color, two local medical experts are giving their suggestions for effectively addressing racial equity for vaccine distribution.
and last updated 2021-01-21 17:14:07-05
DENVER â As the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) tries to address slow vaccination rates for communities of color, two local medical experts are giving their suggestions for effectively addressing racial equity for vaccine distribution.
Dr. Kweku Hazel, a surgical fellow for UCHealth s University of Colorado Hospital, and his wife Dr. Cynthia Hazel, a researcher for the Omni Institute, have been reaching out to Black and underserved communities throughout the Denver metro area trying to reassure members that the vaccine is safe.