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HEALTH

HEALTH

Alaska Black Caucus COVID-19 Vaccine Position Statement

We recognize and understand that there are fears in the Black community regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Our goal is to ensure you make an empowered and educated decision regarding receiving or not receiving this immunization. We strongly recommend that you receive this vaccine since people in our community have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. We see this as a way to protect our people, our businesses, and our legacy.

We encourage you to seek COVID-19 resources that are rooted in science and not fear.

Some places to look include:

CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

FDA COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

COVID-19 Resources

Committee Chairs

Allison Hourigan

The Health Committee is currently seeking a Co-Chair. Please contact thealaskablackcaucus@gmail.com with inquiries and referrals.

Committee Description

The Health Committee shall:
  1. work to promote, protect and maintain the health of Black Americans;
  2. assess the health needs of the people of color community;
  3. advocate for equal access to health education, care, treatment and research for people of color;
  4. sponsor health-related activities such as health forums, fairs and workshops highlighting  issues  of importance to Black people; and
  5. support health initiatives of the Alaska Black Caucus. 

Our Aim

The Health Committee aims to promote, protect and maintain the health of Black Alaskans through advocacy, education and research. 

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Black Alaskans Health Status Report 2022

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Committee Updates

Building Momentum

The Health Committee has many exciting projects and a great group working on them. If you want to help grow the health and well-being of

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December 21, 2022 No Comments

Building a Network of Black Healthcare Providers in Alaska

The Health Committee is an active group that meets every three weeks on Tuesdays from 7-8 pm. We are currently working on developing and expanding

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November 18, 2022 No Comments

What’s Next: Black Alaskans Health Status Report

The ABC Health Committee and Allies Health Workgroup have been working with the ABC leadership and the authors of the Black Alaskans Health Status Report

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August 29, 2022 No Comments

Making Black History: BIPOC in Health

On Feb 27th, the ABC Health Committee hosted a robust panel of experts and leaders for a Community Conversation focused on the health system in

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March 13, 2022 No Comments
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ABC’s Mark on Healthcare Advocacy

On Friday, February 11, 2022, Jacki Oliver, B.S.W., M.A.E.L. attended and actively participated in a Healthcare Advocacy Panel for the Alaska Pharmacists Association, ISU and

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February 16, 2022 No Comments

BHM 2022: Black Health & Wellness

As this year’s theme for Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness, the Health Committee is proud to highlight a few of our ongoing projects.

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February 10, 2022 No Comments

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Events

05 Feb
Community Conversation: Kicking Off Black History Month
5 Feb 23
12 Feb
Community Conversation: Black History Lesson
12 Feb 23
17 Feb
Skate with Shani Davis
17 Feb 23
18 Feb
Bettye Davis African American Summit
18 Feb 23
19 Feb
Community Conversation: Black History & Policing
19 Feb 23

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