Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Resources

Rogel Cancer Center Community Outreach, Engagement, & Health Disparities 

Ken Resnicow, PhD

Irwin M. Rosenstock Collegiate Professor

University of Michigan, School of Public Health

Department of Health Behavior & Health Education

Associate Director, Community Outreach and Health Disparities Research, Rogel Cancer Center


To learn more about how Rogel is addressing Health Disparities and engaging communities watch this Cells to Society Seminar from 10/27/2021

Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare       

Recent events have once again put a spotlight on 400+ years of racism that has deeply entrenched our everyday structures, notably healthcare delivery. There is a significant need to provide a deep skillset to learners who have significant potential to change this system towards equity. Reducing racial and ethnic health disparities is core to the mission of public health. The healthcare delivery system contributes to these disparities in unique and complex ways.

In this MOOC series, we will learn about the sociological contributions and historical backdrop of why racial inequities exist in healthcare. We will also critically analyze the various causes of racial inequities in healthcare. And lastly, we will go through approaches to achieving equity in healthcare.


*Any U-M student, faculty, staff, or alumni can earn a verified certificate for free if they log in through Michigan Online

Learn more about this FREE online course at https://online.umich.edu/series/addressing-racial-health-inequity-in-healthcare/

The Office for Health Equity and Inclusion develops mechanisms for inclusion, diversity and cultural sensitivity among faculty, students and staff at Michigan Medicine. OHEI advances clinical care for under-served patient populations through research and education.

To browse events and register, click here: https://ohei.med.umich.edu/events 

To find professional development opportunities, click here: https://ohei.med.umich.edu/professional-development