UMKC COVID-19

Watch the First Session of UniverCities Exchange: Health Disparities in the Time of COVID-19

UMKC and UMSL partner on a Virtual Town Hall to discuss the health disparities that have been experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically in Kansas City and St. Louis.

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Program

As a part of UMKC Engagement Month, we are proud to announce the UniverCities Exchange series, a collaborative effort by UMKC and UMSL to address issues facing our urban communities – from health care to education to the economy and more.

In our first event, Dr. Alexander Garza (B.S. ’90), Chief Community Health Officer for SSM Health, presents on the state of public health in Kansas City and St Louis. A panel discussion moderated by Steve Kraske of KCUR’s “Up to Date” follows Panelists include:

• Diego Abente, President/CEO, Casa de Salud

• Dr. Jannette Berkley-Patton, Director of UMKC Health Equity Institute

• Riisa Rawlins-Easley, Chief of Staff, St. Louis Regional Health Commission

• Qiana Thomason, President/CEO, Health Forward Foundation