Racism in Healthcare and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Steve Adubato is joined by Nicole Swenarton, Senior Producer, Think Tank with Steve Adubato, to discuss this episode of Think Tank.

Steve Adubato is joined by Shereef M. Elnahal, MD, MBA, President & CEO of University Hospital, and Chris T. Pernell, MD, MPH, FACPM, Chief Strategic Integration & Health Equity Officer, University Hospital, to discuss the state of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the history of institutional racism in our society and how it relates to distrust in the vaccine, and the role of government in public health.

Steve Adubato is joined by John Harmon, Founder, President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on business in the state, specifically in Black communities, and the importance of support from the federal government to help businesses succeed.

Steve Adubato speaks with Carlos Medina, Esq., President, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, about the impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic-owned businesses in New Jersey, the importance of spreading awareness about the vaccine in minority communities, and the long term impact COVID-19 will have on small businesses. 2/28/21