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KLCC s Tiffany Eckert reports why and how Lane County is targeting strategies to get members of the BIPOC population vaccinated against COVID-19.
Latinx and Black people are dying from COVID-19 at 3.5 times the rate of white people, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
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Ola Adeniji is the BIPOC Communications Liaison with Lane County Public Health. She said for people of color time, trust and technology have been contributing factors to mistrust of government organizations. Stories of the Tuskegee Study on Black Americans are only a few generations removed.
At Tuesday s Public Health press briefing, Lane County s BIPOC Communications Liaison, Olator er a Adeniji, talked about strategies to get people of color vaccinated.
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From the City Club of Eugene:
Just in time for Black History Month, PeaceHealth and the Eugene Marathon are collaborating on a new initiative that highlights the contributions, milestones and achievements of local Black residents, as well as the injustices they have faced.
Through a free, downloadable app, Strides for Social Justice guides participants on routes to various landmarks, creating a journey that provides a view into local Black history and the powerful influence of Black residents. The program also encourages physical activity for people of all abilities and fitness levels, and raises awareness of the work of the NAACP and other organizations focused on social justice. Stops along the routes include:
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IEEE Springfield New Officers Notice & Openning for Section Treasurer
Our executive officers for the next two years will be:
Chair: Dan Schwarting
Vice Chair: Richard Brooks
Treasurer: To be Filled
Secretary: Jody Truswell (continuing)
Please note that the Treasurer position is still open. If you are interested in joining the IEEE Springfield Executive Committee as Treasurer, please let us know.
Best Regards,
Mariah Winkler, IEEE Springfield Nominating Committee Chair
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I m honored to be serving as Vice Chair of the Region 1, Springfield Chapter of the IEEE along with distinguished colleagues Dan Schwarting and Jody Truswell, who is a fellow dedicated duffer, like me, in the ISO New England Golf League. I m sure there will be lots of interesting items to cover in 2021 from the energy transition to COVID-19 recovery procedures and medical advances. I look forward to seeing other IEEE members in the Springfield chapter throughout 2