The Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health with Dr. David R. Williams

The 2020 Hubie Jones Lecture in Urban Health will be delivered by Dr. David R. Williams, entitled “Societal Inequities and Health: How We Can Effectively Reduce Them.” This online event will take place on Zoom. Presented by the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health. Dr. Williams is the Florence Sprague Norman and Laura Smart Norman Professor of Public Health, Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Professor of African and African American Studies and Sociology at Harvard University. Dr. Williams is an internationally recognized social scientist focused on social influences on health. His research has enhanced our understanding of the complex ways in which socioeconomic status, race, stress, racism, health behavior, and religious involvement can affect health. 1.5 free continuing education credits are available for social workers licensed in Massachusetts.

When 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Contact Name Nilagia McCoy
Phone 617-358-1889
Contact Email nilagia@bu.edu
Contact Organization Boston University Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health
Fees Free
Speakers Dr. David R. Williams