The YWCA of Northwest Ohio and Healthy Lucas County began presenting a series of lunch & learns focusing on health equity in 2020. Below are recordings of these lunch & learns.
“Moving From Theory to Action: Three Equity Initiatives to Get Involved In” featuring Greg Braylock Jr., ProMedica’s Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer; Kate Sommerfeld, ProMedica’s President of Social Determinants of Health Institute and Vice President of Community Relations; and John Johns, President of HOPE Toledo.
“Strategically Addressing Racial Injustice and Health Disparities” featuring Nathan Ziegler, PhD, Vice President of Culture and Inclusion at Bon Secours Mercy Health.
“#BlackStressMatters: Understanding & Responding To Toxic Stress Through Trauma Informed Care” featuring Elijah Jones, MSW, LISW-S, Certified Diversity Professional and Manager of Treatment Services at the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County.
“Eliminating Racism” featuring Dr. Pamela Oatis, a Mercy Health pediatrician.