Dr. Oliver T. Brooks

Chief Medical Officer, Watts HealthCare Corporation

Chief Medical Officer, Watts HealthCare Corporation

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Highlighting racial disparities reduces fear of the virus among white people, says a new study.

Hearing more about COVID racial disparities can mean less fear among white Americans, study says

Highlighting racial disparities reduces fear of the virus among white people, says a new study.

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California is on track to live with coronavirus as “endemic.” Gov.

As CA goes to endemic state, what does it mean for Angelenos?

California is on track to live with coronavirus as “endemic.” Gov.

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While a little more than half of all Angelenos 16 and older have had at least one shot, vaccination rates are now plunging.

How the medical community is fighting vaccine hesitancy and misinformation in LA

While a little more than half of all Angelenos 16 and older have had at least one shot, vaccination rates are now plunging.

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