The PNC-MLA Health Equity and Diversity Speaker Series is a collaboration between NNLM Region 5 and Pacific Northwest Chapter/Medical Library Association (PNC-MLA) through the efforts of its Diversity Committee.
This series features expert guest speakers presenting on topics pertaining to health equity and diversity.
The PNC-MLA Health Equity and Diversity Speaker Series will be scheduled intermittently; please check the NNLM Regional Classes training schedule for upcoming webinar sessions.
Objectives
- Recognize health inequities and apply strategies for advancing equity in diverse communities
- Examine the definitions, history, languages, customs, experiences, and health disparities of diverse communities including their relationship to healthcare.
- Apply the recommended resources to continue educating yourself, your peers, and the healthcare community on health equity and social justice issues
- Identify NLM and MLA resources to use to find additional information on relevant topics