Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, professional scientists have turned to diverse frontline workers such as allied health professionals, community health workers, promotoras, home health aides, interpreters, community organizers, faith leaders, and other community and family caregivers to increase participation in research, especially in communities where trust has eroded. Community partners have guided professional scientists to integrate […]

March 22, 2023, from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET Reflecting on the history, innovations, and future of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR), this dynamic webinar hosted by CCPH in collaboration with the Detroit URC and the CBPR Partnership Academy will discuss what CBPR in action looks like and how it challenges the status quo. Moderated […]

Date & Time: Mar 24, 2023 1:00 PM EDT Description: Suboptimal collection and reporting of racial and ethnic data on Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian (NH), and Pacific Islander (PI) populations in COVID-19 and other public health research pose a significant challenge to achieving health equity. Aggregation of demographic data under broad categories (such as […]

Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 12:00 - 2:00 PM (ET) Description: Greensboro, North Carolina, was one of the first cities in the US to start refugee resettlement with progressive programs and an active community to combat the health inequities of refugees, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar includes a panel of community and academic experts […]

Time: Live from Armstrong Hall, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama, March 23, 2023, 5:30–6:45 pm CT (4:30–5:45 pm ET) Description: All of Us Researcher Academy Institutional Champions Take the Floor  Tuskegee University discusses the legacy of George Washington Carver, who established agricultural research and new farming techniques at Tuskegee and surrounding areas. They explore how the […]

Thursday, April 13, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET) Join the growing network of HBCU thought and health leaders and researchers for engaging and interactive breakout sessions. This HBCU Coalition meeting will center on identifying solutions for the increasing rates of suicide, violence, and the mental health crisis being experienced on HBCU campuses nationwide. […]

Date & Time: May 12, 2023 1:00 PM EDT Description: Suboptimal collection and reporting of racial and ethnic data on Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian (NH), and Pacific Islander (PI) populations in COVID-19 and other public health research pose a significant challenge to achieving health equity. Aggregation of demographic data under broad categories (such as […]

Date and time: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1:00-2:00 PM CST Cross-sector collaboration – including academia, community organizations, government agencies, media, philanthropy, private companies, and communities - supports the ability for innovation and action in achieving health equity. Diverse sets of organizations and communities are working to improve health equity; however, strong partnerships are required to […]