Kane Co. Democratic Women Host Forum On Bias In Healthcare

The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host its third “Women & Power Speaker Series” with a panel discussion on “Tackling Implicit Bias in Healthcare,” on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S Batavia Ave, Batavia. Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. These biases, which encompass both favorable and unfavorable assessments, are activated involuntarily and without an individual’s awareness or intentional control, according to a news release.

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Attendees will learn how it relates to healthcare, and what steps can be taken to bring awareness to this problem.

Confirmed panelists include:

• Anthony Charles Galloway, Director of Civic Engagement, EQUALITY ILLINOIS
• Brielle Treece Osting, Director, Maternal and Infant Mortality Initiative, EVER THRIVE ILLINOIS
• B. Deonn Strathman, Director of Community Engagement and Adolescent Health Initiatives, PLANNED PARENTHOOD
• Luvia Quinones, Health Policy Director, ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE RIGHTS
• Lauren Underwood, Candidate, ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 14
• Stephanie Kifowit, ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 84TH DISTRICT

The forum is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and preregistration is requested. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Questions regarding the Women & Power Speaker Series, or the Kane County Democratic Women can be directed to KCDW chair, Corinne M. Pierog at kanectydemwomen@gmail.com.

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