Black Health and Addressing Anti-Black Racism
Our most pressing challenges in healthcare require focused, constructive discussions. Sharing openly and listening to diverse perspectives and experiences. At Healthcare Excellence Canada, we’ve developed the Spotlight Series to do just that.
In this section :
February 6, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (ET)
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the historical and ongoing presence of anti-Black racism in medicine and healthcare, including its impact on patient safety and equity for Black people and communities. Participants will explore actionable strategies that healthcare leaders, organizations, and the broader system can implement to create safer, more equitable healthcare environments. Topics explored in this session will include successful initiatives that have effectively addressed anti-Black racism and practical steps to apply these lessons within health and care settings. Join us in this important conversation to ensure that all patients receive care that is safe, respectful and equitable.
Speakers:
- OmiSoore Dryden, PhD, D., James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University; Co-lead, Co-founder of Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC)
- Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh, Executive Director of the Black Health Education Collaborative, Assistant Professor in the Clinical Public Health Division, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Host:
- Carol Fancott, Director, Patient Safety, Equity, & Engagement, Healthcare Excellence Canada
