Presented by Melanie Ferris, Research Scientist Wilder Research, and Anika Ward, Founder and Principal Sankofa Leadership Network

It is clear that in order to eliminate the pervasive racial health inequities we see in Minnesota, institutions – including health care systems – need to name and work to dismantle structural racism. In a recent study completed for United States of Care, we worked with an advisory group to develop a framework for health care to do work within their systems and in partnership with others to eliminate inequities.

During this seminar, Melanie and Anika will describe how this framework was developed, the challenges in building momentum to address root causes of inequities, and how this framework can both guide and assess our response to COVID-19.