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# To address racial injustice we must also look at health care

Sutter Health CEO Sarah Krevans and CMO Dr. Stephen Lockhart co-authored a CalMatters op-ed on addressing racial disparities in health outcomes.

July 27, 2020 by Sutter Health

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**CAL MATTERS**

CEO Sarah Krevans and CMO Dr. Stephen Lockhart authored a CalMatters op-ed on addressing disparities in health outcomes and life expectancy based on race.

[View the full article](https://calmatters.org/commentary/my-turn/2020/07/to-address-racial-injustice-we-must-also-look-at-health-care/)

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