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Catalyst Radio: Kent County Health Department addressing root causes of health disparities

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Host Jenny Kinne welcomes guests from Kent County Health Department on the topic of health equity.
Host Jenny Kinne welcomes guests Barb Hawkins-Palmer and Karen Pelan.

Host Jenny Kinne welcomes guests Barb Hawkins-Palmer and Karen Pelan. /Courtesy of Jenny Kinne

Host Jenny Kinne welcomes guests from Kent County Health Department on the topic of health equity. In studio this week are Barb Hawkins-Palmer, executive director of Healthy Kent, and health educator Karen Pelan. Visit this link for more information.

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