June Hopkins Health Equity Discussion: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Linda Clayton

Sponsored by the Society of Black Alumni 

In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, join the Hopkins Health Equity Discussion Group virtually on the second Thursday of June (6/12). 

June's session will feature a fireside chat with Dr. Linda A. Clayton, a pioneering Black woman surgeon, scholar, and co-author of the landmark work An American Health Dilemma. As one of the first African American OB/GYN surgical oncologists, Dr. Clayton stands out as a remarkable figure in American medicine. She is recognized for her contributions as a gynecologic oncologist, public health scholar, and strong voice for health equity. Her impactful work, in collaboration with her late husband, Dr. W. Michael Byrd, a physician and advocate for civil rights, has helped shape the national conversation on race and health in the United States.

The discussion will be moderated by Steven Ragsdale, a member of the Health Equity Discussion Group and Associate Faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

**This event is open to everyone**

Mission: The Johns Hopkins Health Equity Group is a solutions-driven group that works to create healthier communities through advocacy, policy review and reform, and community empowerment to create more equitable health outcomes in underserved communities.
 
Vision: Our collective efforts empower underserved communities through education and provide resources to create equity in health and wellbeing. We are committed to addressing social determinants of health through:
o   Health advocacy;
o   Community engagement and empowerment;
o   Policy review and reform; and
o   Achieving equitable health outcomes.

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Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions. Speakers are participating in their personal capacities and not on behalf of any branch of local, state, or federal government.

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