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Focus on Health Equity and Action

Identifying Differences in COVID-19 Infection, Mortality, and Vaccine Receipt in Veterans


by Jacqueline Ferguson, PhD ; Taona Haderlein, PhD, MA ; Michelle Wong, PhD
Seminar date: 1/12/2022

Description: The coronavirus pandemic has disproportionally impacted racial and ethnic minority communities in the United States. This Cyberseminar will highlight research that explored patterns of disparities in Veterans who tested positive for, and died of, COVID-19 and racial and ethnicity differences in VA COVID-19 vaccination rates. Audience: Researchers, clinicians, care coordinators, policy makers, educators, data analysts, Veteran stakeholders and representatives of vulnerable Veteran groups who are interested in understanding and/or promoting equitable health among all Veterans.

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