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The Washington State Public Health Association is excited to host 

Heather McGhee

author of The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together at its annual conference to be held in Wenatchee, WA October 11-13, 2022. If you can’t join us in-person this year for this inspiring moment, you can join us virtually.

Why is this event important for you and your organization?
The current state of politics attempts to spread misinformation and designate winners and losers when it comes to race and justice. Many are led to believe that if one group is lifted, another must fall. However, what if all boats can be lifted and a zero-sum game achieved? Ms. McGhee’s talk and the accompanying workshops will be a valuable and transformational learning for all interested in achieving an equitable and healthy Washington for all.

Please accompany us to view Ms. McGhee’s live presentation as well as join WSPHA for these additional live-streamed programs included with the program:

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
10:10 – 11:40 AM Racism as a Public Health Crisis Workshop
12:25 – 1:25 PM Heather McGhee – The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together
2:00 – 2:50 PM Indigenous People's History and Health; Relevance to Homelands, Treaties, and Tribal Sovereignty
4:20 – 5:10 PM Transforming Public Health to Address Racism

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Thank you to this year's WSPHA Annual Conference for Health Sponsors!

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