COVID Advocacy Exchange (CAE)
Thorne, an international expert on global cultures and health disparities, inequities, and cultural competency and former senior marketing executive, has held rank in many of the top U.S. health marketing communications companies. Thorne stands ready to share her expertise in much-needed conversations surrounding racial and ethnic health and healthcare disparities. Systemic racism and oppression have led to pervasive and persistent health disparities in America. The alarming number of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths in communities of color because of COVID-19 were no surprise to enlightened healthcare professionals, states
Sheila Thorne. The reasons for health disparities are complex. However, race is considered a significant risk factor for many chronic diseases. Add to this, George Floyd s death last year has also made the conversation about race and racism even more impossible to ignore. It presents an extraordinary opportunity to take