What is the role of San Antonio’s Office of Health Equity during the coronavirus pandemic?

The office contributed to crafting the resolution that declares racism as a public health crisis as well

SAN ANTONIO – Numerous people had a hand in developing the resolution San Antonio’s City Council passed on Thursday, declaring racism as a public health crisis.

While the Office of Equity was the main city department involved, the lesser-known Office of Health Equity also played a role and helped provide some of the data on health outcomes here in Bexar County.

We took a closer look at what specifically it is they do for the city.

The full story can be watched above in the video player.

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About the Author:

Garrett Brnger is a reporter with KSAT 12.