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1:05 KLCC's Tiffany Eckert reports why and how Lane County is targeting strategies to get members of the BIPOC population vaccinated against COVID-19. Latinx and Black people are dying from COVID-19 at 3.5 times the rate of white people, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Credit Unsplash with Tamas Tuzes-Katai Ola Adeniji is the BIPOC Communications Liaison with Lane County Public Health. She said for people of color-- time, trust and technology have been contributing factors to mistrust of government organizations. Stories of the Tuskegee Study on Black Americans are only a few genera...

59:00 From the City Club of Eugene: Just in time for Black History Month, PeaceHealth and the Eugene Marathon are collaborating on a new initiative that highlights the contributions, milestones and achievements of local Black residents, as well as the injustices they have faced. Through a free, downloadable app, Strides for Social Justice guides participants on routes to various landmarks, creating a journey that provides a view into local Black history and the powerful influence of Black residents. The program also encourages physical activity for people of all abilities and fitness levels, ...

364 views IEEE Springfield New Officers Notice & Openning for Section Treasurer Our executive officers for the next two years will be: Chair: Dan Schwarting Vice Chair: Richard Brooks Treasurer: To be Filled Secretary: Jody Truswell (continuing) Please note that the Treasurer position is still open. If you are interested in joining the IEEE Springfield Executive Committee as Treasurer, please let us know. Best Regards, Mariah Winkler, IEEE Springfield Nominating Committee Chair Source: contentsharing.net I'm honored to be serving as Vice Chair of the Region 1, Springfield Chapter of the IEE...