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Event Series Event Series: Justice in Public Health

Justice in Public Health: Is the US Opioid Epidemic a White Problem? Stories of the Black Experience in Minnesota

December 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Location: hybrid: in person in WBOB 364 or on zoom

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In Partnership with the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health Seminar Series

The US drug overdose epidemic is often portrayed as a white epidemic. But this masks its very real impacts on communities of color. Dr. Smith and community partners from the African American Survivor Services will discuss their ongoing research collaboration exploring a key aspect of these health disparities: access to addiction treatment in Minnesota’s Black community.

About the speaker: Dr. Kumi Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Epidemiology & Community Health. Dr. Smith specializes in the epidemiology of HIV, STI, and substance use. She also is interested in infectious disease dynamics, social determinants of health, and health equity. Dr. Smith serves as director of the HIV/STI Intervention and Prevention Studies (HIPS) program.

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About the Justice in Public Health Speaker Series

The SPH Justice in Public Health series is hosted by the SPH Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and will welcome local and national experts to lead discussion around a wide variety of topics that impact public health and advance health equity.

Who should attend? This series is free and open to the public.

Accessibility. SPH is committed to making its virtual events accessible to everyone, allowing all participants to be fully engaged. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, email sphevent@umn.edu. Please make requests with as much advance notice as possible so that the necessary services can be arranged.

This is a hybrid event. Attend virtually on in person at WBOB 364.
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Justice in Public Health
Audience:
Current Students, Faculty/Staff, General Public

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hybrid: in person in WBOB 364 or on zoom
MN United States

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