Addressing health disparities is a key component in AAFA’s goal to reduce the harm and unequal burden of asthma on underserved groups. Our panel defines health disparities and provides some examples that exist in the U.S. Learn more at https://aafa.org/asthmadisparities

Our expert panel:
– Dr. Margee Louisias, Director of Diversity and Inclusion with the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
– Dr. Jorge Rodriguez, Board-Certified Internist and Clinician-Investigator at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
– Dr. Lakiea Wright, Associate Physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Division of Allergy and Immunology and Medical Director of U.S. Clinical Affairs, Immuno-Diagnostics Divison, Thermo Fisher Scientific
– Dr. Raolat Abdulai, Global Clinical Lead in Immunology and Inflammation at Sanofi

This video was featured as part of AAFA New England Chapter’s Virtual Speaker Series.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the panelists are not attributed to their employers. Information presented should not be used as a substitute for medical consultation and care to diagnose and treat specific symptoms and illnesses.

Michelle R. Simmons is a patient, mother and grandmother who understands firsthand the impact of health disparity in her family and in her community. Her commitment to her own health and the health of her family and community, makes her a powerful partner with Johns Hopkins Medicine to reverse the impact of health disparities. For more information http://bit.ly/2peG6mM
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