HEALTH

Committee Goal:

To act as a catalyst to inform the Black community about individual and public health topics.

Leadership:

 Chair: Pamala Sacks-Lawlar, Co-Chair: Eula Ramroop

 Members: Colette DeMonte, Jeannie Scipio-Dickens, Dr. John Vassall, Regina Glenn, Dionne Bonner, Sebrena Chambers, Tory Green, Versa Alexander

Community Partners: Tacoma Pierce County Health Department, MultiCare, Franciscan Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, School Districts, NAACP, Tacoma Urban League, Nursing and Behavior Education Programs, Faith-based Community, Fire Department, Equity Network, Women’s health programs, Fraternity and Sororities, Youth programs.

Recommended Prioritization Areas

(Note: Preventative Health will be encompassed in each priority area)

• COVID-19
• Behavioral Health (Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder)
• Racism as a Public Health Epidemic

Proposed Strategies:

• Create a framework that identifies the Biopsychosocial Health Disparities, services gaps and their impacts within the Black community.
• Provide recommendations for addressing service gaps and provision of culturally competent services.
• Coordinate with community groups and service providers.