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Health Disparities Research
Culture Matters in Communicating the Global Response to COVID-19
Communications regarding treatment and severity of Covid-19 are not geared towards black/brown communities and cultures. This creates a lack of knowledge and lack of engagement
Blackface in White Space: Using Admissions to Address Racism in Medical Education
The “White Space” in medicine is created by having a large amount of white people and an extreme lack of diversity in the medical environment.
BPOU Addressing Facts and Myths for COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black Community.
Dr. Richard Ferguson and Dr. Samuel Cheshier discussed what the Black/African American experience has been like during the COVID-19 pandemic, how someone’s occupation or profession may
COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Delta Variant Explained
Listen to Dr. Lorena Garcia, professor of epidemiology at UC Davis School of Medicine, explains how the COVID-19 Delta variant is different, what you can
COVID: Masking, Vaccine Effectiveness & the Immunocompromised
Listen to two Docs at the top of their fields present the latest findings on Delta variant. This video will discuss: The Delta Variant &
Mix & Match of COVID Vaccines Are OK
Safety and immunogenicity of heterologous vaccination.
What is the Risk of COVID Infection Post Vaccination?
An in-depth look at the risk factors leading to post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 infections. LONG HAUL SYMPTOMS FROM COVID REDUCED BY 50% AFTER FULL VACCINATION
A Guidebook for Racial Equity in Vaccine Administration
This guidebook serves to aid government officials, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, retail pharmacies, health institutions in driving racial equity outcomes in vaccine administration process.
BPOU Addressing Facts and Myths for COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black Community.
Dr. Richard Ferguson and Dr. Samuel Cheshier discussed what the Black/African American experience has been like during the COVID-19 pandemic, how someone’s occupation or profession may
BPOU in the Press
Dr. Adebayo Adesomo’s Addresses Reversal of Roe v. Wade
Dr. Adebayo Adesomo addresses the impact that the recent Roe v. Wade ruling will impact the lives of BIPOC and low income women.
Is there racial bias in health care outcomes? Utah Juneteenth panel raises issues
Learn more about racial biases in healthcare outcomes from four health professionals here in Utah.
PBS Utah Insight: Utah’s Healthcare Crisis
In Utah there are more than 1,000 job openings for nurses, without enough qualified applicants to fill those positions. Veteran healthcare workers describe this as a problem only made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the state begins to work toward a new normal, we examine what can be done to take the pressure off existing providers while setting Utah up for a healthy future.
BPOU Breast Cancer Awareness IN-Focus Discussion
According to the Utah Department of Health, breast cancer is the most commonly-occurring cancer in the U.S. and the leading cause of female cancer-related deaths in
BPOU Addressing Facts and Myths for COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black Community.
Dr. Richard Ferguson and Dr. Samuel Cheshier discussed what the Black/African American experience has been like during the COVID-19 pandemic, how someone’s occupation or profession may
Bridging the Gap: Black Physicians of Utah
Richard Ferguson forms Utah’s first organization for Black physicians, with the aim to build a community among current Black physicians, residents, and students.
