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Recently, several European countries have reported outbreaks of monkeypox following the first case (index case) reported in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2022, linked to a traveler from Nigeria. Monkeypox belongs to a family of other pox-like viruses and is a rare viral disease characterized by flu-like symptoms and a blistering rash that typically begins on the face and spreads to other areas of the body. Monkeypox, as with all zoonotic diseases, originated from an animal reservoir (experts speculate it to be rodents) and has mutated to infect humans.

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On May 14, 2022, ten people were fatally shot with three injured at a Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, NY, constituting the second most deadly mass shooting this year at the time of writing. As the number of mass shootings and fatalities continues to climb each year with alarming frequency, researchers and policymakers have sought to examine the factors contributing to an increased incidence of deadly domestic terrorist attacks and perpetrators’ underlying motivations in hopes of finding a solution. While many mass shooters are often discussed with regard to mental illness and difficult childhoods, the prevalence of racist ideologies carried by these murderers is impossible to ignore.

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On May 23, 2022, our Associate Director, Sejal Sekhar, was honored at the annual MAPO Honors Dinner for her contributions through EndingCOVID 501(c)(3). MAPO is a non-profit organization who honors those who are making a difference in their community and helping those who are less fortunate. The organization was founded back in 2010 by Rev. Dr. John Q. Owens and Dr. Dorothy Owens who work to not only serve our communities, but also shape the next generation to make a difference.

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“Each year, FOCUS applauds the efforts of the individuals, organizations and/or initiatives making a positive difference in the St. Louis region with our What’s Right With the Region Awards. This event shines a bright light on those who are advancing the equity, prosperity, collaboration, and strength of our communities. Mark your calendars for our 25th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration on May 12, 2022! On May 12, 2022, FOCUS St. Louis, the region’s premier leadership organization, will honor 20 individuals, organizations, and initiatives making a difference at the 25th Annual What’s Right with the Region Awards Celebration. These honorees were nominated by the public and selected by a committee of local leaders for their impact and service to the community.”

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If one thing is clear, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequities across social determinants of health. As we think about the multifaceted impact of an overturning of Roe v. Wade, we must also do so pragmatically with an equity lens. There is data to indicate that an overturning of Roe v. Wade will further magnify divisions along the lines of the social gradient of health.

On May 2, 2022, news broke that Roe v. Wade would be overturned according to an initial draft majority opinion released by Politico. In the political economy that we find ourselves in, this news has had the immediate consequence of furthering divisions between Americans — those in favor of the ruling and those against. While much rhetoric about the morality of the underlying subject matter already exists given the intense debate this topic has garnered over the nearly half-century since the 1973 landmark decision, such a momentous decision is additionally impacted by “real-world” considerations and its pertinence to the health care industry.

About EndingCOVID.org

EndingCOVID.org is a nonprofit initiative nested within TejHospitality, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on local asset-based community development in the Greater St. Louis Area.

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