Course

Public Health in Times of Pandemics

Time limit: 365 days

$50 Enroll

Full course description

Embark on a self-paced journey through the profound impact of intersecting public health crises with our course, "Navigating Dual Crises: Health Disparities and Racial Injustice." Delve into the collision of historical racism and the COVID-19 pandemic, magnifying health disparities and police violence that disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Led by distinguished experts, this course offers invaluable insights:

  • Building Healthy Communities with Anthony Iton MD, JD, MPH: Gain a deep understanding of community health development strategies and their role in addressing disparities.
  • Impacts Of Covid-19 On Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color with Shandi Fuller MD, MPH & Susan Rogers MD, FACP: Explore the unique challenges faced by BIPOC communities during the pandemic and strategies for equitable responses.
  • Addressing The Determinants Of Criminal Justice with Reuben Miller PhD: Delve into the roots of criminal justice disparities and discover avenues for reform.
  • Native American Health & Covid-19 with Anne Newland MD, MPH & Virginia Hedrick MPH: Uncover the specific impact of the pandemic on Native American health and delve into culturally sensitive solutions.

Through engaging lectures and discussions, you'll gain a profound understanding of these pressing issues. Deepen your awareness, challenge your perspectives, and gain insights into actionable solutions to drive positive change. This self-paced course empowers you to navigate these critical topics at your own pace, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of health disparities, racial injustice, and public health.

This course is approximately 6-8 hours to complete.  Successful completion of this course leads to an experiential badge.