We Shall Overcome: Wellness Strategies for Decreasing Racial Disparities in Health (Pre-recorded)
Presenter: Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAPWebinar Description
This webinar discusses the issue of racial disparities in health status in the United States. Learn factors contributing to these disparities as well as wellness strategies for addressing them. You will also learn how cultural competence is an essential part of wellness promotion.
Following the webinar, participants will be able to:
- describe the importance of cultural competence in wellness promotion
- discuss factors associated with health disparities in the United States
- list wellness interventions proven effective in addressing health issues in specific ethnic groups
Pricing: (After purchasing the webinar, a link will appear in your Webinar Library. The pre-recorded webinar will be accessible at any time for an unlimited number of views.)
NWI Member: $25
Non-NWI Member: $55
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About Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MD, FAAP
Donna Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP, is a former board-certified pediatrician residing in Northeast Pennsylvania. Currently, she is Chief Wellness Officer and co-owner of Manifest Excellence, LLC. Dr. Hamilton specializes in a holistic wellness approach to health, and speaks nationally on this issue of self-care. Her company, Manifest Excellence,LLC, focuses on a comprehensive approach to health and wellness of individuals and corporations through the awareness of mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing.
Dr. Hamilton has a degree in Sociology from the University of Virginia, and received her Doctorate of Medicine degree from Thomas Jefferson University. She did her Pediatric residency training at the University of Minnesota. After residency, Dr. Hamilton began a career in community pediatrics. This included serving as Director of Adolescent Services for a community health center and Director of a high school based clinic.
Dr. Hamilton also served on the New Jersey State Blue Ribbon Panel on Black Infant Mortality. This panel took an unprecedented look at issues influencing the racial disparity in infant mortality. Many initiatives came out of the Panel's recommendations. One of these is the creation of the Black Infant Mortality Reduction Resource Center (BIMRRC). Dr. Hamilton served as an advisor to the center for ten years.
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