[PT2021] Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and School of Osteopathic Medicine Solidarity Statement

[Olson, Stephanie M]

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Solidarity Statement



Dear CPHS and CUSOM families,
In recent days, we have witnessed disturbing incidents of racial bias and injustice in our country that serve as a tragic reminder of the systemic and persistent racism minorities face.

As educators and leaders in healthcare, we stand in solidarity with our students, faculty, staff, patients, and communities in denouncing racism and its devastating impacts on physical, mental, and spiritual health, safety, well-being, and socioeconomic opportunity of individuals and entire communities.

We, as a diverse community of learners committed to moral courage, social sensitivity, and ethical responsibility, must stand up for the ethical treatment of all humanity and play a key role in efforts addressing generations of racial inequality and injustice, promoting meaningful and respectful dialogue, and building communities that are truly safe, supportive, and inclusive.

As a Christian community of faith and learning, it is essential for us to lead with humility, strength, and our conviction that we are one people equal in the eyes of God.  Each life is sacred and has meaning and purpose.  The lives of Black, Hispanic, Native American and others in minority, marginalized and underserved communities matter and must be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Core to our holistic approach to caring for our patients and communities, we embrace the belief that all aspects of an individual, including race, are foundational to who they are as a person and should never result in disadvantage, prejudice, or infliction of harm and injustice.  We are commanded to love one another which requires us to continue to denounce racism and hatred in all its forms.  We must also remain committed to a fair and just culture of equality and inclusion for all.

While the recent events and civil unrest provide powerful evidence of the significant racial disparities that exist in our country, the COVID-19 pandemic has further revealed that the critical health disparities faced by black and minority communities also represent a true public health crisis. COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted minority communities and exposed the stark social and economic reality many Americans of underrepresented minority backgrounds face including lack of access to quality healthcare, preventive services and prompt medical treatment, adequate health insurance, healthy foods, and gainful employment.

Our commitment as health care providers who will treat patients as an integrated whole--mind, body and spirit –demands we work intentionally within our university, healthcare institutions, and society to eliminate these inequities.  We have a duty to advocate for, and defend the safety, health and well-being of all members of our society, especially those suffering from health care, social, financial, or other inequities.

The meaningful conversations and subsequent understanding essential to fostering a supportive culture and sense of community requires us to engage in deep listening.  We must listen with empathy, openness, and a recognition of the deep and profound personal impact the recent deaths have on our students, colleagues, and patients - especially those from black communities.

As healthcare educators and providers, we must acknowledge the cultivation of a safe, supportive, and inclusive culture cannot be accomplished through words alone; we must take action to support reforms to end racial inequities and chart our path forward in the education of our students and the care we provide our patients.  A cornerstone to this work is confronting our biases – both recognized and implicit.  We are committed to developing and incorporating educational topics, including interprofessional programs, related to the understanding and recognition of bias and macro- and micro-aggressions along with effective strategies for prevention and intervention.

Our approach must be thoughtful and holistic, and as such, in addition to our current efforts, we will be instituting regular joint meetings of the Diversity Committees from both CPHS and CUSOM, including student representatives from each of our programs, to foster a collaborative approach to developing educational, administrative, and community-based programs and initiatives to facilitate meaningful and long-lasting change.

Together, we stand united in our opposition to racism and racial inequities in our country and to our commitment to eliminating the health care disparities and inequities in our Black, minority and underserved communities.  We will support each other every step of the way as we become better educators, colleagues, students, and healthcare providers who stand for equality and advocate for the health and welfare of all to the very best of our abilities.

In Sincerity and Solidarity,


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Michael L. Adams, PharmD, PhD
Dean, College of Pharmacy
& Health Sciences

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Diversity & Inclusion Committee
James Powers, DO, FACEP, FAAEM
Interim Dean and Chief
Academic Officer

Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine Diversity Task Force



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