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Addressing racism as a public health issue in Maryland Nicole Pasia | May 26, 2021
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A panel of doctors, legislators and community leaders discussed the impact of racism in American health care at the 2021 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference.
Drawing from their own experiences, panelists discussed the way racism impacts different health care silos and what can be done to promote health equity. The conversation featured Sen. Mary Washington, Dr. Nicole Rochester, Dr. Michelle Gourdine, and Rev. Dr. Sandra Conner of Sehpard’s Hear Missionary Baptist Church.
The panelists begin with a deeper look into the history of American policy making and health care institutions, highlighting the underlying ideologies of white supremacy that exist within these institutions and continue to cause disparities for communities of color.
1. Legislators shaping health policy
Some of the most impactful legislators in health policy will join us at the 2021 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference on May 13. On our “Policy Leadership: Democrats” panel, we’ll hear from Sen. Paul Pinsky, Chair of the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, Sen. Brian Feldman, Vice Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Malcolm Augustine, Member of the Joint Committee on Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorders, and Del. Robbyn Lewis
, Member of the House Health and Government Operations Committee.
Joining us on our “Policy Leadership: Republicans” panel will be Deputy Minority Whip Del. Sid Saab, along with Dels. Susan Krebs and Brian Chisholm who are both members of the House Health & Government Operations Committee. Be sure to bring your questions to what will be interactive and informative panels on the future of health policy in Maryland.