A Virtual Conversation with Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu: Addressing systemic racism, mental health stigma, and community resilience to achieve health equity

A Virtual Conversation with Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu: Addressing systemic racism, mental health stigma, and community resilience to achieve health equity

Caroline Goon
Closeup headshot of smiling Michelle Wu; closeup of smiling Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
  • Event Date: 
    Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Event Location: 
    NIH VideoCast
  • Event Speaker(s): 
    • Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA (U.S. Surgeon General, DHHS)
    • Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston
  • Event Host(s): 
    NIH Federal Asian Pacific American Council (NIH FAPAC)
    National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
  • Event Partner(s): 
    Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
    FDA FAPAC
    USPHS Asian Pacific American Officers Committee (APAOC)
    CDC AAPIECA

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Chapter of the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) are pleased to announce a virtual public health leadership discussion, A Virtual Conversation with Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu: Addressing systemic racism, mental health stigma, and community resilience to achieve health equity. As we continue to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month, join us for the Annual Dr. Vivek H. Murthy Distinguished Lecture series on Public Health Leadership. This is the second in a series of fireside chats and lectures in honor of Dr. Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States. The goal of the series is the recognize a leader whose enduring efforts have made, and continue to make, a significant impact on advancing public health. At this event, Dr. Murthy will recognize Michelle Wu, current Mayor of Boston, for her leadership efforts to address the public health challenges in Boston and dismantling the barriers that uphold systemic racism in her communities.