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.
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
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
hEALTH RESOURCES
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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.
La Comunidad Hispana is dedicated to helping adults, teens, and children to be healthy and stay healthy.
High-quality health education programs, wellness classes, events and services that address specific life cycle needs and chronic health conditions are available.
we are done dying
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*******
Branch INITIATIVES
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.
