Weill Cornell Medicine and the New York Academy of Medicine are co-hosting a discussion featuring Dr. Wangui Muigai as she charts the history of one of the most enduring health disparities in America, the racial gap in infant survival. Drawing on a trove of historical records and archival materials, her presentation will examine the role of changing medical theories, Black activism, and public health initiatives to identify and prevent the causes of infant death in Black communities. Dr. Muigai will consider the legacy of these early campaigns in ongoing, contemporary efforts to improve Black health and birth outcomes.
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