Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &amp; COVID-19 Resources

Explore resources and guidance in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion during the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID Equity Work Group’s Report on Goals, Accomplishments and Lessons Learned

The UCSF Health COVID Equity Work Group, a subgroup of the Health Equity Council, was formed in November 2020 to address racial-ethnic inequities in COVID among UCSF Health patients, UCSF employees, and the San Francisco community. The experiences of the Work Group offer important lessons for efforts to achieve health equity—both for equity in COVID outcomes and for health equity more broadly. Based upon these learnings, the COVID Equity Work Group makes recommendations for institutional actions to advance health equity at UCSF Health and the UCSF campus.

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UCSF COVID-19 Vaccine PSAs

UC San Francisco is featuring members of its community in a series of public service announcements to help build confidence in the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

Real Talk & Trusted Advice: COVID-19 Vaccines Online Community Forum

Monday, February 8, 2021

This event is hosted by UCSF HDFCCC Office of Community Engagement & our partners.

Presenters:

Kim Rhoads, MD, MS, MPH, Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics Associate Director, Community Outreach & Engagement, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) School of Medicine

Jonathan Butler, PhD, MDiv Social Epidemiologist, Department of Family and Community Medicine, UCSF Executive Director, San Francisco African American Faith-Based Coalition

This online community forum is open to everyone and features a question & answer format with UCSF community-engaged faculty who will address questions, concerns & misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines & vaccination. Together, we can help each other make informed decisions, stop the spread of COVID-19 & save lives.

Click HERE to watch the webinar

A Framework to Approach Racial Health Inequities during the COVID19 Pandemic - YouTube

Jacqueline Douge, MD, MPH, FAAP

Section on Minority Health, Equity, and Inclusion (SOMHEI)

Rhea Boyd, MD, MPH, FAAP

Section on Minority Health, Equity, and Inclusion (SOMHEI)

A powerful 20-minute video in which Dr. Rhea Boyd, graduate of our UCSF PLUS (Pediatric Leaders Advancing Health Equity) Pediatric Residency Program, discusses racial health inequities during a recent webinar sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Boyd provides a national perspective and summarizes what is wrong, and encourages us to step up and address the wrongs in a concerted, thoughtful and sustainable manner.

The COVID Racial Data Tracker

The COVID Racial Data Tracker is a collaboration between the COVID Tracking Project and the Antiracist Research & Policy Center. Together, we're gathering the most complete race and ethnicity data on COVID-19 in the United States.

Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center

The Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON) is a coalition of community-based organizations that advocates for the rights and needs of the Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Community in the greater Los Angeles area, with a particular focus on low income, immigrant, refugee and other disadvantaged sectors of the population. A3PCON has created the Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center to encourage all who have witnessed or experienced micro-aggressions, bullying harassment hate speech, or violence to documnet these incidences. Incident Report Forms are in multiple Asian languages and English.

COVID-19 and Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources

Racial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large. COVID-19 Racial Equity & Social Justice list includes information that we hope will help communities and activists as they work to understand and respond to the moment and for the long haul. Our COVID-19 Resources are arranged in categories to help you sift through the material.

Articles - DEI and COVID19

Initial Results of Mission District COVID-19 Testing Announced - Latinx Community, Men and Economically Vulnerable Are at Highest Risk

by Elizabeth Fernandez and Nicholas Weiler, UCSF News, May 4, 2020

NIXLA COVID-19 Dei Action Strategy Guide

The COVID-19 DEI Crisis Action Strategy Guide - Recommendations to Drive Inclusive Excellence by Dr.Damon A. Williams, PhD, Chief Catalyst, Center for Strategic Diversity Leadership and Social Innovation. Innovation Fellow, Wisconsin's Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei-Lab), UW-Madison.

COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups

The effects of COVID-19 on the health of racial and ethnic minority groups is still emerging; however, current data suggest a disproportionate burden of illness and death among racial and ethnic minority groups. Health differences between racial and ethnic groups are often due to economic and social conditions that are more common among some racial and ethnic minorities than whites. In public health emergencies, these conditions can also isolate people from the resources they need to prepare for and respond to outbreaks

What’s Behind the COVID-19 Racial Disparity? Outrage is warranted. But outrage unaccompanied by analysis is a danger in itself.

Staff writer Graeme Wood at The Atlantic. May 27, 2020

Financial and health impacts of COVID-19 vary widely by race and ethnicity

By Mark Hugo Lopez, Lee Rainie and Abby Budiman at the Pew Research Center. May 5, 2020

Latino's Coronavirus Burden - San Francisco Chronicle

by Joaquin Palomino and Tatiana Sanchez. May 8, 2020

At San Francisco General Hospital, more than 80% of the first patients admitted for COVID-19 were Latino, nearly three times the rate the hospital usually sees.

Who gets hospitalized for Covid-19? Report shows differences by race and sex

by Elizabeth Cooney. Stat News. April 9, 2020

Growing Data Underscore that Communities of Color are Being Harder Hit by COVID-19

by Samantha Artiga, Kendal Orgera, Olivia Pham, and Bradley Corallo. Kaiser Family Foundation. April 21, 2020

Minority groups at risk as states withhold, provide partial COVID-19 racial data

By Matthew Vann and Soo Rin Kim. April 30, 2020, 1:07 AM

Race and ethnic data is missing in over 50% of cases federally reported.

Racial Health Disparities and Covid-19 — Caution and Context

By Merlin Chowkwanyun, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Adolph L. Reed, Jr., Ph.D. The New England Journal of Medicine. May 6, 2020

Claremont EAP COVID19 Resources

Please remember that all BCH Oakland employees have a free and confidential service under the Claremont Employee Assistance Program (EAP). They have trained counselors available to assist in coping with current COVID issues as well as other resources. Each of you are encouraged to reach out to EAP for advice and assistance for you and your eligible dependents. The range of services available can be found on the EAP website and by phone: 1-800-834-3773.

Emotions Need Motion

Extraordinary Times

Managing (Newly) Remote Workers

Social Distancing at Work

Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself in Quarantine

Things I Can Control

Social Distancing Does Not Mean Emotional Distancing

National Childcare COVID-19 Resources

23 Things to Do at Home During the Coronavirus

Talking to Your Children about Coronavirus

Managing Fears and Anxiety around Coronavirus

Manejo de miedos y ansiedad sobre la enfermedad del coronavirus (COVID-19)

Government COVID Resources and Data

Immigrant Resources: Alameda County Disaster Relief Assistance - Catholic Charities

COVID-19 has presented the community with many challenges such as job loss, food and financial insecurity, and housing instability. The crisis had an impact on everyone - including undocumented adults residing in California. To help this vulnerable community with the financial burdens resulting from the pandemic, the state of California has created the Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI) project which provides one-time, state-funded disaster relief assistance to undocumented adults who are ineligible for other forms of assistance due to their immigration status.

Catholic Charities is a member of a network of trusted nonprofit organizations throughout California helping undocumented adults apply for this vital DRAI support.

The assistance will help immigrants and their families who have experienced financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 with food, shelter, medical and childcare, and other basic expenses. The state funding of $75 million dollars is expected to reach about 150,000 undocumented adults in California. An undocumented adult who qualifies may receive $500 in direct assistance with a maximum of $1,000 per household.

Applications for DRAI begin Monday, May 18, 2020 by calling the toll-free number 866-490-3899 from 8 AM - 8 PM Mondays through Saturdays. To facilitate the application process an email account is vital to send the required documentation to us.

Applications will ONLY be accepted over the phone.

For more information: https://www.catholiccharitiessf.org/covid-19-relief/drai.html

Mental Health Crisis Resources

UCSF Employee Coping and Resiliency Program

The UCSF Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with UCSF Human Resources and the Center for Digital Health Innovation, has launched a new program specifically for UCSF faculty, staff, and trainees to provide additional mental health assessment, treatment, and referral resources to our valued colleagues who are experiencing distress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These services are available to all UCSF employees, regardless of their personal health insurance carrier or status.

The UCSF Employee Coping and Resiliency Program uses a simple and confidential online screening tool to connect UCSF employees with a wide array of emotional support services, including:

A curated collection of online self-management tools (webinars, apps, videos, and other resources)
Timely access to assessment and ongoing clinical care as needed for those experiencing moderate to severe symptoms
Interventions for specific groups in need of specialized support (front-line providers, staff who have tested positive for COVID-19, etc.)

You can find the following COVID-19 Mental Health Resources at https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/cope :

Useful Wellness and Mental Health Apps
Emotional Well-Being and Coping During COVID-19
Seeking Help: Resources for Clinical Anxiety and Mental Health Issues
Families
Maintaining Wellness for Older Adults and Caregivers
Practical Resources for Low-Income and Other Groups
Resilience and Emotional Well-Being Video Series
Emotional Well-Being During the COVID-19 Crisis for Health Care Providers Webinar Series
UCSF Employee Coping and Resiliency Program
UC Health Plan Mental Health Resources

We are seeing the severe impact on mental health due to the continuing high stress experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic. Please be aware of the following resources that are available to you, your community and our patients and families. For a mental health crisis involving someone who is suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

There are additional resources available for people who are in a mental health crisis:

Contra Costa Crisis Center: Call 211 or text HOPE to 20121
211 Alameda County: Call 211 or 211 or text 898211
211 Solano County: Call 211
Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 (TTY 800-846-8517) or text TalkWithUs to 66746 for 24/7 support.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support.
California Suicide & Crisis Hotlines: Find phone numbers and links to all the suicide and crisis hotlines by county in California.

Presentations and Videos

A Framework to Approach Racial Health Inequities during the COVID19 Pandemic - YouTube

Jacqueline Douge, MD, MPH, FAAP

Section on Minority Health, Equity, and Inclusion (SOMHEI)

Rhea Boyd, MD, MPH, FAAP

Section on Minority Health, Equity, and Inclusion (SOMHEI)

ABC7 News Presents Race & Coronavirus: A Bay Area Conversation

'Race & Coronavirus: A Bay Area Conversation' virtual town hall about COVID-19 impact on Asian American community

ABC7 is confronting hate crimes against Asian Americans during the novel coronavirus pandemic with an interactive town hall that featured a panel of expert contributors amid real-time audience interaction. - Thursday, April 2, 2020

'Race & Coronavirus: A Bay Area Conversation' virtual town hall about COVID-19 impact on African American community

ABC7 News presents, "Race and Coronavirus: Impact on the African American community" a virtual and interactive town hall addressing the impact of the novel coronavirus on the African American community. - Monday, May 4, 2020.

'Race and Coronavirus: A Bay Area Conversation' virtual town hall addressing COVID-19 impact on Latino community

ABC7 News has partnered with the Latino Community Foundation to present, "Race and Coronavirus: A Bay Area Conversation" a virtual and interactive town hall addressing the impact of COVID-19 on Latinos. - Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

Racial Equity in Online Environments

Webinar Series

Webinar I – Series Introduction: The Importance of Equity-Minded Virtual Practices During COVID19: A Conversation with Students – Thursday, 4.23.2020

Introduction to CUE and webinar series by Chancellor Eloy Oakley and Dr. Estela Bensimon. This webinar session will provide a foundation of understanding to Equity-Mindedness. This webinar will introduce key terms and principles which will guide every webinar in this series. In addition, five student panelists will join to engage in a discussion about their experiences transitioning into online learning in the midst of COVID-19.

Webinar II – Equity-Minded Online Teaching: Using Canvas as a Model – Thursday, 4.30.2020

Professor Jennifer Ortiz will illustrate how to use Canvas with an equity mindset. She will provide examples of techniques and strategies which can be easily applied in any course. For example, she will show participants the video message she uses to welcome students into her class. This session will also have a focus on the implementation of AB705. Professor Ortiz is the Chair of English at LA Trade Tech and a Fellow at the Center for Urban Education. She has collaborated with CUE’s staff on the development of equity-minded teaching materials.

Webinar III – Being Aware of Learning Opportunities and Constraints Posed by Online Teaching and Moving Towards Anti-Racist Practices – Thursday, 5.7.2020

This webinar will address the “taken-for-granted” practices and assumptions that shape the online learning environment and ways in which they can be detrimental to the success of minoritized students. For example, many students only have access to a cellular phone and instructors are not considering how the materials they upload may become distorted on a phone. The current circumstances are overwhelming and it is easy for instructors to default to the students who have the know-how to navigate technology.

Webinar IV: Online Support as an Anti-Racist Practice – Thursday, 5.14.20

The immediate and unforeseen transition to exclusively online courses and administrative services in the wake of COVID-19 can make it difficult for administrative and students. In this webinar, panelists will: 1) discuss how administrators can proactively engage students with the goal of building and sustaining authentic relationships with minoritized students and 2) share strategies for doing so in online teaching and virtual support.

Webinar V: Equity-Minded Mathematics Instruction – Thursday, 5.21.2020

This webinar will include one or more math instructors from California and Colorado who have worked with CUE on developing pedagogical practices that are critically race conscious. This session will address: (1) traditional vs equity-minded conceptions of the ways in which math is done and thought about, (2) how to draw upon student’s knowledge, (3) noticing racialized patterns in data close to practice (gradebook and attendance mapping, designing homework problems), (4) engaging students conversations that focus on how they are experiencing the online environment.

Webinar VI: How to Express Care with a focus on Racial Equity – Thursday, 5.28.2020

This session is informed by common assumptions that racially minoritized students are deficient. Often times instructor’s and administrators’ responses imply that “racial equity” means to provide interventions that “fix students”. This session will critically address how to provide authentic care to students with a focus on racial equity.

UCSF BCH COVID-19 Resources

UCSF Responding to COVID-19

The main website on how UCSF is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

COVID-19 in Multiple Languages

Comprehensive overview of Coronavirus - Protection, Symptoms, Treatment, Testing in multiple languages

DCYF - Emergency Child and Youth Care

The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and their Families (DCYF) is providing free emergency childcare for healthcare workers.

Equity and Inclusion during COVID-19

This guidance document has been prepared by the Council of Chief Diversity Officers at the University of California to assist campus decision makers, faculty, administrators, students and staff on providing supportive positive and inclusive campus climates during the COVID-19 crisis.

Remote Resources for those Who Experience Interpesonal Violence

The Office of Diversity and Outreach, UCSF CARE, the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD), Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), Student Health and Counseling Services, and UCSF Police Department collectively recognize that sheltering in place at home and practicing social isolation can have unintended consequences for members of our community who experience relationship or family violence. Survivors may be experiencing increased isolation and danger due to social distancing measures and stay at home orders. Resources are available to offer support and assistance to those in need.