This YouTube presentation explores why culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) are important. The webinar highlights the role of CLAS In accreditation, disparities reduction, responding to changing demographics and improving quality of services.

This American Public Health Association (APHA) 2020 webinar, is the 90 minute kick off webinar of the APHA ‘s Advancing Racial Equity series that examines racism and its historic and present day impact on health and well being. Presenters identify the multiple levels on which racism operates; describes the physiological impacts of racism and discrimination on health; and explores the principles for and barriers to achieving health equity. Presenters include Dr. Camera P. Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, among others.