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Ask A Black Doctor: Vaccines

Elaine Jenkins was a featured panelist on "Ask A Black Doctor," a discussion series produced by 1Hood Media and the Gateway Medical Society.

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January 21, 2021
Jasiri X, Stephanie Miller, Elaine Jenkins, and Rachel Toney talk on a video call

On January 21, 2021, Bethany Community Ministries' own Elaine Jenkins, RN, was a featured panelist on "Ask A Black Doctor," a discussion series produced locally by 1Hood Media and Gateway Medical Society. The conversation, moderated by Jasiri X, highlighted experiences around deciding whether to get vaccinated, the science behind the shots, and side effects. The panel also included Rachel Toney, MD, and Stephanie Miller, MD.

I can't go without saying: one of the lead investigators and developers of the Moderna vaccines is a Black woman. - Rachel Toney, MD (Ask A Black Doctor)