C ommunities of color have been particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing weaknesses and structural inequities in systems of care and support. Disparities in how the virus affected different people and communities are evident in nearly every aspect of the pandemic including risk of exposure, infection, hospitalization, and death, as well as in the vaccine rollout.We know this inequity is caused by conditions much broader than a single viral molecule. Neighborhood and physical environment, lifelong chronic and cumulative exposure to social and economic stressors, 1 occupation and job conditions, income and wealth, and education all play a major role in the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Recovering from the virus and building resilience for future crises require a cohesive strategy to address these broader determinants of health for the long term.While people in health care, public health, and social services sectors in some communities have coordinated efforts for years, the pandemic has inspired others that have not worked this way before to begin aligning in ways that can address both short-and long-term goals and needs of individuals and entire communities.
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