The League of Women Voters of Vermont in partnership with Kellogg-Hubbard Library presents the first in its 2021-22 Lecture Series on Racism and Public Health.
Dr. Maria Mercedes Avila, will speak via Zoom on The Connection between Racism and Public Health. According to the CDC, racism is a serious threat to public health, negatively affecting the mental and physical health of millions and preventing them from attaining their highest level of health.
Dr. Avila is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Vermont. She is Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences where she teaches courses on Racism and Health Disparities in the U.S. She has been involved in numerous federal programs, provides consultation on Cultural and Linguistic Competency to several Department of Health and Mental Health grants, and has trained more than 1,500 providers in the state. Dr. Avila is a member of the State of Vermont Racial Equity Advisory Panel.
The lecture, hosted via Zoom, is open to the public. Attendance is free, but all guests must register at www.kellogghubbard.org/adult-programs.
The 2021-22 series offers a survey of issues, personal and community experiences with racism, role of environmental health policy, and information about ongoing efforts in Vermont to eradicate the impact of racism on public health.
In its sixth year, the League's lectures bring outstanding speakers to discuss contemporary issues related to democracy and social justice.
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