THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020 Page 3 Mayor Arrigo and Revere Board of Health Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis Declaration builds on ongoing racial justice initiatives and new policies to support anti-racism in Revere REVERE - Mayor Brian Arrigo this week was joined by Dr. Nathalee Kong, Chair of the Revere Board of Health, and Dimple Rana, Director of Healthy Community Initiatives, to declare racism a public health crisis in the city of Revere, creating renewed urgency and paving the way for additional funding to address social determinants of health and racial equity, including behavioral health, housing stability and economic mobility. The announcement comes in support of the antiracism rally planned for Friday, June 26. “We have all witnessed very clearly how COVID-19 disproportionately impacts communities of color. Unfortunately, among the medical community, these realities are not new. Study after study shows that Black Americans experience greater rates of diabetes, kidney failure and heart disease, and still more show how they receive inferior care in comparison to their white counterparts,” Dr. Nathalee Kong, Chair of the ReBRIAN ARRIGO Mayor vere Board of Health. “We must all focus our efforts on eliminating the systemic racism that leads to the sharp inequities in health outcomes for communities of color. Over the past several months I have seen fi rsthand the strength of this city, and I know that together we can rise to meet this challenge.” In 2019, the City of Revere parA.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Same Location * Same Service for 48 Years! ticipated in a Community Health Needs Assessment in partnership with the Town of Winthrop, City of Chelsea, MGH and North Suff olk Public Health Collaborative, which resulted in a Community Health Improvement Plan. Among its fi ndings, the assessment identifi ed signifi cant racial and ethnic disparities in chronic conditions that result in higher mortality rates in Revere as compared to the state’s average. Behavioral health, housing stability and economic mobility were the three priority areas identifi ed as greatest needs for additional support and resources. “My team and I have worked diligently over the past several years to dedicate resources and establish programs and partnerships that will address the social determinants of health that result in inequity in our city. We know there is more work to be done, with more urgency, as we see disproportionate impacts this pandemic is having on communities of color, and the continued violence and systemic racism perpetuated against Black residents in particular,” Mayor Arrigo said. Today’s declaration builds on ongoing racial justice initiatives and new policies to support anti-racism in Revere, including the reinstatement of the City’s Human Rights Commission and Appointment of its Executive Director. Mayor Arrigo has recommended Dimple Rana’s appointment as executive director of the Human Rights Commission to the Revere City Council, which will vote on the proposal on Monday, June 29. The Commission will be dedicated to protecting and preserving the civil and human rights of all Revere residents. “I look forward to my appointment as Executive Director of the Revere Human Rights Commission upon confi rmation by the City Council CRISIS | SEE PAGE 12 Chris Dan Steve We Welcome You Back & Wish You Well! * Desktop Humidors * Travel Humidors * Vapes * Juice * Cigar Accessories * Bongs * Lighters & Ash Trays * Glass Pipes * Gift Cards * Rewards Program * Juuls * CBD Infused Products Cigar of the Month! Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Magnum Box of 20 - Only $149.95 Buy your Cigars by the Box & Save! Plus our “Golfers’ Special” 15 Handmade Cigars - Churchill Size including a Cohiba! Only $43.95 STORE HOURS 8 AM - 7 PM Mon. - Sat., Sun. 8 AM - 6 PM
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