University Forum on Health of Black Californians
In a special event to celebrate Black History Month, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is set to host an in-person University Forum that will shining a spotlight on the health of Black Californians. Scheduled for February 27 at 2:00 PM, the forum will take place in the W. Montague Cobb Medical Education Lobby on the CDU campus and will also be accessible via livestream on the University’s YouTube channel. This event promises to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing conversation about health equity and access.
The forum will feature a distinguished panel, including Rodrego Byerly, the Founder, President, and CEO of EVITARUS; Shakari Byerly, Managing Partner of EVITARUS; Rhonda M. Smith, Executive Director of the California Black Health Network; and Katherine Haynes, Senior Program Officer of People-Centered Care at the California Healthcare Foundation. These thought leaders will share insights and strategies to address the health disparities facing Black Californians.
The event will be moderated by Dr. David M. Carlisle, President and CEO of CDU.
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