Illinois Commission on Diversity & Human Relations emphasizes equity in health care at 53rd martinlutherking remembrance dinner in Palatine
Dinner Co-Chair Chris Mier said many of the health care inequities that existed during King's life still exist a half-century later, as revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBC 5 Chicago reporter Regina Waldroup, who served as emcee of the event at Cotillion Banquets, spoke of the personal struggle she faces in caring for her quadriplegic mother. Many today are choosing between a roof over their heads and the costly health care they need, she said. Benjamin said his choice reflected a recognition that his influence in promoting health could be wider than just one-to-one relationships with patients. The best way he found to explain it to his mother was that a doctor can treat only so many patients for rat bites before the best course of action is to get rid of the rats.
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