Healthcare Equity Month

2023 University of Michigan Healthcare Equity Month

o This month is intended to raise awareness and showcase Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan’s initiatives (i.e., clinical, research, and community engagement) while encouraging action around systemic healthcare inequities experienced by historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.

o There will be kick-off of events/activities the week of March 20 to launch this inaugural event.



Toxic: A Black Woman's Story Movie Screening and Panel Discussion

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Washtenaw Community College - ML101 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Opening Remarks: Dr. Dee Fenner; Moderator: Dr. Polly Gibson; Panelists: Dr. Shannon Polk, Dr. Courtney Townsel, Dr. Sheria Robinson-Lane, Dr. Dayna Leplatte-Ogini

Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story explores a day in the life of “Nina,” a professional African American woman in her second trimester of pregnancy. The film depicts the cumulative effects of the chronic stress Nina experiences as a normal part of her daily routine. These experiences begin from the moment she wakes up and continue throughout the day, as she endures a myriad of stressful events that impact her health and well-being.

Movie Screening (run time 26 minutes) and panel discussion

Light refreshments will be offered starting at 3:30 pm.

Free parking is available in Lot #1 (closest) to entrance of Morris Lawrence Building.

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