Black, Latino and Pacific Islander residents of Los Angeles County have twice the mortality rate from COVID-19 than do white residents according to new data from the LA County Department of Public Health, a troubling reminder of the role racism and inequity play in healthcare every day. 

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The work of the new LACMA Health Equity Council will strive to promote the full health potential and well-being of every member of society and advocate for equity and justice for all. The long-term plan for the council is to educate members and the broader community and engage community organizations.

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In doing so, LACMA will:

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• Advocate for the elimination of socioeconomic injustices that drive health inequities  

• Support the dismantling of policies and practices that uphold discriminatory systems adversely affecting our patients and communities

• Lead the transformation of the local medical community towards anti-racism practice

• Create a platform to support organizations and communities working to end to all forms of discrimination and oppression

• Develop strategic collaborations with medical societies, other health professional organizations, community-based groups and advocates to achieve the goal of health equity