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WEBDr. Joseph Betancourt, MD, MPH, is the Senior Vice President of Equity and Community Health at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the founder, senior advisor and …

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Healthcare Program Day YW Boston

WEBDR. THEA JAMES. Thea James, MD, is Vice President of Mission, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Executive Director of the Health Equity Accelerator at Boston Medical …

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Diabetes and Mental Health: The importance of taking …

WEBImagine receiving a diagnosis of diabetes- being told that you will have to live the rest of your life with a chronic disease that affects nearly every system in your …

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Essential does not equate to optional: The I AM Bill is vital …

WEBOn Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the Massachusetts Senate passed the I AM Bill, b ringing the state closer to menstrual equity for its residents. An Act to increase …

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Don’t leave disability equity behind when building your …

WEBFirst off, get comfortable saying the word disability and know that saying the word disability is not bad. It took the combined effort and dedication of many folx with …

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What is intersectionality, and what does it have to do with …

WEBWithout an intersectional lens, events and movements that aim to address injustice towards one group may end up perpetuating systems of inequities towards …

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Your full self: Social identities and the workplace YW Boston

WEBThe “Big 8” of social identities. At YW Boston, we define identity as “The way an individual thinks about themselves, the way they are viewed by the world and the …

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MATERNAL HEALTH AND WOMEN OF COLOR

WEBMATERNAL HEALTH AND WOMEN OF COLOR YWCA believes that all people should have equal access to timely, quality maternal health care services, including family …

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Stand Against Racism: Dr. Sandro Galea YW Boston

WEBSandro Galea, a physician, epidemiologist, and author, is dean and Robert A. Knox Professor at Boston University School of Public Health. He previously held academic …

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Ellen LaPointe YW Boston

WEBEllen LaPointe. Senior Advisor, NPAG. Ellen LaPointe is a seasoned nonprofit executive who has held C-suite and other senior leadership roles in organizations focused on …

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Reproductive Justice isn’t just about Texas. Ensuring …

WEBThe other law garnering much attention in the news is Texas’ new law which prohibits abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy. The law legalizes and encourages …

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Jackson Luckner YW Boston

WEBJackson Luckner (they/them) began as Manager of Data Analysis at YW Boston in January 2022, coming to YW from a primary care health facility. Jackson has previously …

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Andrea Paciello YW Boston

WEBWhy do you want to be a part of LeadBoston? “Working in healthcare, I recognize that most of one’s health is not influenced by care delivery, but rather what we call the ‘social …

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For immigrants, IDs prove to be a barrier to a dose of protection

WEBoppression. The Panthers opened free health clinics across the country, including one in Boston, that offered checkups, immunizations, blood tests and health education.

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Benjamin Perkins YW Boston

WEBProfessional Affiliation: Founder & CEO, Upstream Impact Solutions Consulting, LLC. Background and Community Activities: A native Los Angelino, avid social-justice …

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Stand Against Racism 2021: Dr. Matilde Castiel YW Boston

WEBDr. Matilde Castiel Commissioner for Health and Human Services, City of Worcester Dr. Castiel was appointed as the City of Worcester’s Commissioner for Health and Human …

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Unfriendly Content: The Rise of Hate Speech on Social Media

WEBThe rise in hate speech on social media has also included antisemitic content. Similar to the GLAAD index, The Anti-Defamation League compiles a yearly …

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YW Boston Advocacy Committee Members YW Boston

WEBAdriana RainesEngagement Manager, YW Boston. Adriana Raines is an Afro-Latina seasoned professional serving in the capacity of Engagement Manager at YW Boston. …

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