“Public health is significantly underfunded,” Cunningham said. “I think it was very apparent during the pandemic. And now we're trying to recover. The big thing is workforce investment, infrastructure, stability.” -@MdKanika https://t.co/hbsY6Zl6sC
🚨New pub from https://t.co/EsDgVFo0CN team: Leveraging the expertise of grassroots outreach & CHWs who've BEEN addressing & raising the alarm about overdose in STL's Black communities, we describe a model identifying drivers of racial inequities. 1/5
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We're proud to announce our 2022 Power 100 Gala on December 18. Click here for more details: https://t.co/J0AzoCHuns
Please join us in congratulating all of our awardees.
#ReturnToPower#deluxpower100
Dr. Kanika Cunningham (@MdKanika) is joining @StLCountyDOH's leadership as a public health officer.
I followed her important work when she received the @StLouisAmerican Foundation's 2020 Excellence in Mental Health Award.
https://t.co/jbPdPMqsXG Watch: https://t.co/jOoEBaiOnS
Data released by @AddSciMIMH today show fatal overdose abated in STL overall in 2021, but not for Black people, among whom deaths continue to climb disproportionately. Today, @MdKanika and I had the opportunity to discuss why and what should be done: https://t.co/OHVjrxXhit
Thank you PBS and MPCA! In summary, decriminalize substance use, teach people how to safely use, and prioritize the health, wellness, and safety of Black people who use drugs!
Tune in at 2pm today for our follow-up event on racial inequities in overdose deaths in the STL region
- Zoom: https://t.co/EoH8elUwQo
- Watch the live stream on Facebook: https://t.co/ttN1IIxFMO
Drop your questions for our panelists below 👇