OMH Announces Upcoming Virtual Symposium to Advance the Response to COVID-19

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. OMH Announces Upcoming Virtual Symposium to Advance the Response to COVID-19 On Thursday, September 17, 2020, the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is hosting a virtual symposium to highlight state, Tribal, territorial and community-based efforts to address COVID-19 among racial and ethnic minority populations. The Advancing the Response to COVID-19: Sharing Promising Programs and Practices for Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities virtual symposium will feature presentations and strategies developed for public health leaders and community organizations confronting the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), long-standing systemic health and social inequities have put racial and ethnic minority groups at an elevated risk of contracting COVID-19 or experiencing severe illness, regardless of age. The OMH virtual symposium seeks to support the dissemination of promising practices, programs, and strategies for combating the pandemic, especially in racial and ethnic minority communities. Help advance the response to COVID-19 by spreading the word about the virtual symposium. Stay up to date by signing up for OMH email updates and by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Share the save the date graphics and social media promotions below:   Twitter Coming soon! On September 17, @MinorityHealth will host an #OMHvirtualsymposium on #COVID19 to raise awareness and discuss promising programs and practices for combating #COVID19 in communities of color. Learn more and sign up for updates! https://bit.ly/2OmilH5 Facebook Mark your calendars! Join the virtual symposium hosted by the HHS Office of Minority Health, Advancing the Response to COVID-19: Sharing Promising Programs and Practices for Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities. This virtual event will highlight national, state, Tribal, territorial, and community-based efforts addressing the impact of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minority communities. Learn more and sign up for updates: https://bit.ly/2OmilH5 Instagram Save the date! On September 17, join the virtual symposium hosted by @MinorityHealth, Advancing the Response to COVID-19, to learn about promising programs and practices to help racial and ethnic minorities combat the pandemic. Read more about the #OMHvirtualsymposium and sign up for updates: https://bit.ly/2OmilH5 #MinorityHealth #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Pandemic #HealthEquity #HealthDisparities Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook @MinorityHealth to learn more about our resources, healthcare tips, conferences, events and more.       GovDelivery, Inc. sending on behalf of Office of Minority Health · 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852 · 1 800-444-6472