Montclair, NJ — Montclair Mayor Sean M. Spiller will be hosting a Zoom Town Hall with Dr. Chris T. Pernell to discuss equity in healthcare and building trust in the Covid-19 Vaccine among communities of color.

Dr. Chris T. Pernell is a charismatic and leading voice in preventive medicine and public health. NJBiz named her a Public Health Hero in 2020. Known for her spearheading work in the Greater Newark, New Jersey area, she was tapped to serve on the Essex County Civilian Task Force as a medical expert. Prison reform and care for justice-involved populations along with issues such as evidence-based wellness programs, civic health, and high-quality education have been areas of impassioned focus. She serves as a frequent contributor across television, radio and print media leveraging her lived experiences and expertise as America’s public health physician and health equity champion. Dr. Pernell authored and self-published her first work, “Letters to My People” and regularly speaks at professional symposia and public forums on topics in the public interest, including racial equity, population health, social justice, community well-being and faith-based initiatives.

“The Coronavirus pandemic is one of the greatest public health crises in history. While it has touched every corner of our society, communities of color have suffered disproportionately. Now that we have safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, we must ensure that no one is left behind. To accomplish this, we have to collectively work to build trust in the vaccine by confronting history and clearly communicating the science behind the vaccines,” said Mayor Spiller.

The virtual town hall will take place on Wednesday, January 27th at 10 a.m. on Zoom and will explore vaccine equity, history, and the science behind the vaccines. All are welcome to attended by registering here. Attendees can submit questions in advance to questions@seanspiller.com or can ask them during the town hall in the Q & A box.

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKnSBVicSimNy439QdfVHg