Conversation with Dr. Rodney Hood From the San Diego COVID-19 Equity Task Force
Author: JC Polk
Created: 28 Oct, 2020
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Updated: 14 Aug, 2022●
1 min read
The San Diego COVID-19 Equity Task Force is an innovative, volunteer community-based coalition of stakeholders organized to discuss, advocate and help implement policies and strategies to address the disproportionate negative impact the new coronavirus disease is inflicting on the diverse and vulnerable populations in the San Diego community. Local physicians, Dr. Rodney Hood, Dr. Robert Gillespie and Dr. Suzanne Afflalo are the founding members of this collaborative.
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