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Building Stronger Communities for Better Health: Moving from Science to Policy and Practice

The Collegium of Scholars at the University of Maryland Center for Health Equity engages scholars in the exchange of meaningful discussions regarding the complexities and impact of race, racism, ethnicity, gender, class, and discrimination on health and wellness. They are sponsiring a presentation and interactive discussion regarding Building Strong Communities for Better Health: Moving from Science to Policy and Practice. The discussion features Dr. Brian Smedley, Vice President and Director of the Joint Center Health Policy Institute.

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Date: December 14, 2011 - 12:00pm

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December 14, 2011 - 12:00pm

Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 12:00pm

University of Maryland School of Public Health

Dean's Suite

Conference Room, #2242H (2nd Floor)

Attendance Fee: $0.00

Event Topics

Health Disparities

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