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The Need & Importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Nonprofit Organizations
Manatee Community Foundation 2820 Manatee Ave W., BradentonOur nation is in a state of flux with pressing issues impacting the health and well being of our residents. A succession of recent tragic events attracted the attention of the country, highlighting the insidious perseverance of racism and inequality. The overt and covert acts associated with racism disproportionately affect some, but ultimately affect the health, economic security, and safety ...
Interview: Empowering Voices – Disparate Health Access Fosters Traumas In Black Communities
Ms. Kasdan talks with ABC-7 host Renee Gilmore about how limited healthcare access and affordability are race related disparities that have a significant toll on the mental, physical, and overall well-being of Black people in America.
Speaker: Women Leaders in Health & Medicine: Improving the Prognosis
Ringling College Museum Campus 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, SarasotaWomen comprise 70% of healthcare workers and make 80% of health-related buying and use decisions. Yet remain underrepresented in leadership positions at most health and medical organizations. With a population that’s aging and growing rapidly, Florida faces ever greater challenges to ensure quality healthcare services are available, well-matched, and accessible to those who need them. Learn about current healthcare disparities, ...