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1999
National Conference
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Conference Logistics
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About the African American Health Care project
The purpose of the African American Health Care project is
to learn about the experiences African Americans in Southeastern
Michigan during the era of segregated health care and how that
affects us today. There is currently limited information available
to historians, health providers, and health policy planners
about the historical context of African American health care.
The Project Research Team under the direction of Norman L. Foster,
M.D. (Principal Investigator) and Harold W. Neighbors, Ph.D.
(co-Principal Investigator) is working to fill this information
gap by conducting oral histories of African American physicians,
nurses, dentists, health care administrators, non-traditional
health care providers, and patients. This project, funded by
the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Michigan, has two goals:
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To
collect and preserve information on the health-care-related
history of southeastern Michigan African Americans during
the critical period of 1940-1969. |
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To
address concerns regarding the current needs and attitudes
of African Americans with regard to health care in this
geographic area. |
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Conference Objectives
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Describe
the unique history of African Americans in health and medical
care in Southeastern Michigan from 1940 - 1969. |
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Provide
a guide to available resources on the history of African
Americans in health care, the health professions, and the
health sciences. |
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Provide
a forum to discuss the implications of this history for
health care providers, scholars, policymakers, and the community. |
At the
end of the conference participants will have gained information
and knowledge about pertinent multi-cultural health care issues
and their policy implications.
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Sponsors
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W.K.
Kellogg Foundation |
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The
University of Michigan Medical School |
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The
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History |
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Location
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in
Detroit was established by Charles H. Wright, M.D. to preserve
and educate the public on the history, life, and culture of
African Americans. The museum serves as a resource center for
the enhancement of knowledge and understanding about African
Americans and is an excellent forum for discussing past and
contemporary health care issues affecting African Americans.
Link to map.
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