WSMA Policy: Public Health: Racism

The WSMA affirms that racism in its systemic, structural, institutional, and interpersonal forms is an urgent threat to public health, the advancement of health equity, and a barrier to excellence in the delivery of medical care. (B-9, A-20)

WSMA affirms that racism, discrimination and hate crimes are a public health issue. (B-13, A-20)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services