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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

How racism hurts children's health

Kids raising hands in classroom
RegisterRacism and its Impact on Children’s Health
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015  I 1-2 p.m. EDT


Recent research paints a stark picture of the impact of racial discrimination on children’s health. Join the American Public Health Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics for a webinar discussion about racism as an adverse childhood event and a cause of toxic stress, and the role of racial socialization in helping children learn to navigate race issues. Register today.

Speakers:
Ashaunta T. Anderson, MD, MPH, MSHS, FAAP
University of California, Riverside

Roy Wade Jr., MD, PhD, MPH
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia


Addressing racism is a critical step in creating the healthiest nation. Building on APHA’s four-part webinar series, The Impact of Racism on the Health and Well-Being of the Nation, APHA will continue to bring new partners and different expertise to the table to continue the discussion. Visit our website for more webinars on this topic.

Sincerely,

Regina Davis Moss
Associate Executive Director

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