ULaval conference (7 Oct 2026) on anti‑Black racism in health care highlights faculty commitment to EDI
On 7 October 2026, Laval University's Faculty of Medicine hosted a conference at the Ferdinand‑Vandry building with Talata Sawadogo‑Lewis (Black Health Education Collaborative) on anti‑Black racism in the health system, highlighting institutional commitments and educational resources.
On 7 October 2026, Laval University's Faculty of Medicine held a conference at the Ferdinand‑Vandry building entitled 'Racism toward Black people in the Quebec health system,' delivered by Talata Sawadogo‑Lewis of the Black Health Education Collaborative. Introduced by Roxanne Bolduc (assistant professor and EDI faculty lead), the session examined how structural racism shapes access to care and patient experience and called for concrete actions: racial equity data collection, organizational practice changes and dedicated teaching materials, including the Handbook on Black Health. The event emphasized moving from good intentions to sustained anti‑racist practice in medical education and clinical settings.