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These historical notes were taken from the conference summary of July 29, 1989 prepared by Sam Seeman, to review the history of the public health association. 1. Formation and Early History The association was established as the District of Columbia … Continue reading →

The MWPHA Health Disparities Committee The multi-racial Health Disparities Committee addresses racist health inequalities, especially HIV. We focus on the social and economic factors that fuel these inequalities, such as housing, jobs, stigma, and opportunities for people leaving prison. We include public health … Continue reading →