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Founding Member of national African American Tobacco Leadership Council to Kick-off No Menthol Sunday efforts in Wisconsin

Founding Member of national African American Tobacco Leadership Council to Kick-off No Menthol Sunday efforts in Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI – On Friday, April 16, 2021 (11-12:15) Carol McGruder, a national leader in tobacco-prevention efforts and co-chair of an organization that filed a complaint against the FDA for not taking action to ban menthol, is bringing her message to Wisconsin. McGruder will join Lt. Gov. Karen Timberlake and other dignitaries to kick off No Menthol Sunday activities in the region. No Menthol Sunday, which takes place on May 16, 2021, is an annual event where the faith community and their allies help spread awareness of the impact of tobacco on Black health, provide support to those trying to quit, and raise awareness on issues related to menthol. No Menthol Sunday is a national day of observance led by the The Center for Black Health and Equity and supported locally by the Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network. The kickoff event wil

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California struggles with vaccine equity as state prepares to expand eligibility to all adults

Dr. Jerry Abraham is determined to ensure California s most vulnerable communities have access to the Covid-19 vaccine. Abraham has spent the last several months calling state officials to demand vaccine doses for Black and brown people in hard hit South Los Angeles, developing vaccine sites that welcomed walk-in patients, hosting mass vaccination events featuring entertainers and deploying mobile vaccination fleets to neighborhoods where residents don t have transportation. Abraham, director of vaccines at Kedren Community Health Center, said he is now vaccinating 5,000 people a day and filling a void in a community that might otherwise be neglected. We broke down every barrier that stood between people and their vaccines, Abraham told CNN. No appointment, that s OK. No internet or email, phone or transportation, can t walk, talk or see, can t speak English, undocumented, homeless none of those things were barriers.

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How California s deeply flawed vaccine rollout failed Latino and Black communities

How California’s ‘deeply flawed’ vaccine rollout failed Latino and Black communities Dr. Jerry Abraham is determined to ensure California’s most vulnerable communities have access to the Covid-19 vaccine. Abraham has spent the last several months calling state officials to demand vaccine doses for Black and brown people in hard hit South Los Angeles, developing vaccine sites that welcomed walk-in patients, hosting mass vaccination events featuring entertainers and deploying mobile vaccination fleets to neighborhoods where residents don’t have transportation. Abraham, director of vaccines at Kedren Community Health Center, said he is now vaccinating 5,000 people a day and filling a void in a community that might otherwise be neglected.

United statesLincoln heightsGavin newsomRhondam smithElizabeth schwandtLos angelesJerry abrahamUniversity of southern california equity research instituteEthnic health networkHealth networkKedren community health centerCharlesr drew university of medicineSouth los angelesManuel pastorSouthern californiaEquity research institute

California struggles with vaccine equity as state prepares to expand eligibility to all adults

California struggles with vaccine equity as state prepares to expand eligibility to all adults
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United statesLincoln heightsGavin newsomRhondam smithElizabeth schwandtLos angelesJerry abrahamUniversity of southern california equity research instituteEthnic health networkHealth networkKedren community health centerCharlesr drew university of medicineSouth los angelesManuel pastorSouthern californiaEquity research institute

California struggles with vaccine equity as state prepares to expand eligibility to all adults

California struggles with vaccine equity as state prepares to expand eligibility to all adults
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