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COVID-19


African Americans live with a greater burden of disease than whites, and as we’re seeing more and more of our chronic conditions place us at increased risk for complications from COVID-19. The NAACP is calling for the expansion of Medicaid as a short-term measure to cover healthcare for those who are impacted by the pandemic.

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NAACP'S CONTRACT FOR BLACK AMERICA- ADD YOUR NAME

Our communities are experiencing the worst outcomes on all fronts. African Americans are being harmed—both in infections and fatalities in higher percentages. 


WE ARE DONE SUFFERING

WE ARE DONE MOURNING     

      

*******REST IN POWER******* 


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The COVID-19 Dashboard

The COVID-19 Dashboard, which is updated each day at noon, discloses the number of confirmed and probable cases, negative test results, deaths, ZIP-code level data, hospital preparedness, and case and death demographics. This information is also available for download.

hEALTH RESOURCES

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Where Wellness & Culture Connect
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Latest News for Chester and Delaware County

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NAACP Resources
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60-Minute Covid-19 Briefing (Bi-Weekly)
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The Council on Black Health (CBH) remains committed to the advancement of the health and well-being of Black children, adults, families, and communities. 

BE WELL INFORMED!
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 La Comunidad Hispana is  dedicated to helping adults, teens, and children to be healthy and stay healthy. 

Aprende más-Learn more
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 High-quality health education programs, wellness classes, events and services that address specific life cycle needs and chronic health conditions are available. 

Community Wellness Programs

three prominent physicians to lead COVID-19 advisory board

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Former U.S. Surgeon General under President Barack Obama. Founder of Drs. For America.

Past commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Served under Presidents Bush and Clinton

An authority on the pandemic’s disproportionate effect on communities of color.

 Dr. Vivek Murthy  

Drs. For America
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An authority on the pandemic’s disproportionate effect on communities of color.

Past commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Served under Presidents Bush and Clinton

An authority on the pandemic’s disproportionate effect on communities of color.

Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith 

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Past commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Served under Presidents Bush and Clinton

Past commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Served under Presidents Bush and Clinton

Past commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Served under Presidents Bush and Clinton

   Dr. David Kessler   

NPR - interview

Branch INITIATIVES

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MINORITY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

 Below is a list of Philadelphia-area minority healthcare providers that has been compiled and updated by the West Chester Branch Health and Wellness Committee. Doctors are listed in order of area of medical specialty.    


West Chester Branch Minority HealthCare Providers Directory

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