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The Impact Of Systemic Racism On Black Americans’ Wellness

Webinar February 23 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST
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The Impact Of Systemic Racism On Black Americans’ Wellness

Over the past 2 years, during the age of COVID-19 pandemic, the spotlight has been on inequity and disadvantages faced by many Black Americans who try to access healthcare services in the United States. In celebrating Black History Month, PsychU & NephU have invited Dr. Napoleon Higgins to discuss the ongoing challenges that Black Americans face in the pursuit of equitable healthcare access and treatment.

Featuring

  • Napoleon Higgins, MD

    Psychiatrist, Bay Pointe Behavioral Health Services; Former President, Black Psychiatrists of America

  • Dennis Pabis, PharmD, BCPP (OPDC)

    Senior Medical Science Liaison

  • Gonzalo Gonzalez, DNP, APRN, NP-C

    Nephrology Clinical & Scientific Liaison

Speaker Napoleon Higgins, MD is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Speakers Dennis Pabis, PharmD, BCPP and Gonzalo Gonzalez, DNP, APRN, NP-C are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.

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